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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.91, 10,097.49 and 4,331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.91, 10,097.49 and 4,331.64 is: 5,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.91 : 10,097.49 = 4,331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.91/10,097.49 = 4,331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.91x = 10,097.49 × 4,331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.91x = 43,738,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,691.58/7,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,977.75

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