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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.76, 10,099.40 and 4,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.76, 10,099.40 and 4,175.04 is: 5,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.76 : 10,099.40 = 4,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.76/10,099.40 = 4,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.76x = 10,099.40 × 4,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.76x = 42,165,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,165,398.98/7,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.85

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