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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.83, 10,098.38 and 4,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.83, 10,098.38 and 4,131.24 is: 5,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.83 : 10,098.38 = 4,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.83/10,098.38 = 4,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.83x = 10,098.38 × 4,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.83x = 41,718,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,810.74/7,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.99

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