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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.06, 10,091.59 and 4,798.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.06, 10,091.59 and 4,798.31 is: 6,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.06 : 10,091.59 = 4,798.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.06/10,091.59 = 4,798.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.06x = 10,091.59 × 4,798.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.06x = 48,422,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422,514.76/7,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.66

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