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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.72, 10,090.98 and 4,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.72, 10,090.98 and 4,329.52 is: 5,971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.72 : 10,090.98 = 4,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.72/10,090.98 = 4,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.72x = 10,090.98 × 4,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.72x = 43,689,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,689,074.50/7,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.95

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