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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.44, 10,091.22 and 4,661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.44, 10,091.22 and 4,661.44 is: 6,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.44 : 10,091.22 = 4,661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.44/10,091.22 = 4,661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.44x = 10,091.22 × 4,661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.44x = 47,039,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039,616.56/7,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.30

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