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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.08, 10,099.26 and 4,668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.08, 10,099.26 and 4,668.36 is: 6,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.08 : 10,099.26 = 4,668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.08/10,099.26 = 4,668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.08x = 10,099.26 × 4,668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.08x = 47,146,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146,981.41/7,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.41

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