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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.42, 10,103.58 and 7,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.42, 10,103.58 and 7,302.84 is: 10,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.42 : 10,103.58 = 7,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.42/10,103.58 = 7,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.42x = 10,103.58 × 7,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.42x = 73,784,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,784,828.17/7,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.45

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