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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.83, 10,097.36 and 4,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.83, 10,097.36 and 4,130.76 is: 5,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.83 : 10,097.36 = 4,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.83/10,097.36 = 4,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.83x = 10,097.36 × 4,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.83x = 41,709,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709,770.79/7,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.52

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