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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,319, 10,096.62 and 4,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,319, 10,096.62 and 4,961.88 is: 6,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,319 : 10,096.62 = 4,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,319/10,096.62 = 4,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,319x = 10,096.62 × 4,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,319x = 50,098,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098,216.85/7,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.95

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