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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.97, 10,097.57 and 4,331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.97, 10,097.57 and 4,331.72 is: 5,977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.97 : 10,097.57 = 4,331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.97/10,097.57 = 4,331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.97x = 10,097.57 × 4,331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.97x = 43,739,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739,845.92/7,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,977.86

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