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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.05, 10,096.28 and 4,129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.05, 10,096.28 and 4,129.98 is: 5,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.05 : 10,096.28 = 4,129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.05/10,096.28 = 4,129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.05x = 10,096.28 × 4,129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.05x = 41,697,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697,449.39/7,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.45

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