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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317, 10,982.88 and 4,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317, 10,982.88 and 4,032.90 is: 6,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317 : 10,982.88 = 4,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317/10,982.88 = 4,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317x = 10,982.88 × 4,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317x = 44,292,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,856.75/7,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.42

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