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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.62, 10,095.60 and 4,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.62, 10,095.60 and 4,129.69 is: 5,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.62 : 10,095.60 = 4,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.62/10,095.60 = 4,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.62x = 10,095.60 × 4,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.62x = 41,691,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691,647.89/7,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.99

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