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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.69, 10,095.83 and 4,172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.69, 10,095.83 and 4,172.17 is: 5,757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.69 : 10,095.83 = 4,172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.69/10,095.83 = 4,172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.69x = 10,095.83 × 4,172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.69x = 42,121,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,121,519.05/7,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.70

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