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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317, 10,098 and 4,523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317, 10,098 and 4,523.04 is: 6,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317 : 10,098 = 4,523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317/10,098 = 4,523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317x = 10,098 × 4,523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317x = 45,673,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673,657.92/7,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.13

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