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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.93, 10,096.38 and 4,129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.93, 10,096.38 and 4,129.72 is: 5,698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.93 : 10,096.38 = 4,129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.93/10,096.38 = 4,129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.93x = 10,096.38 × 4,129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.93x = 41,695,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,695,197.17/7,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.45

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