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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.44, 10,971.62 and 4,538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.44, 10,971.62 and 4,538.94 is: 6,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.44 : 10,971.62 = 4,538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.44/10,971.62 = 4,538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.44x = 10,971.62 × 4,538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.44x = 49,799,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799,524.88/7,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.52

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