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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.98, 10,101.21 and 4,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.98, 10,101.21 and 4,134.34 is: 5,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.98 : 10,101.21 = 4,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.98/10,101.21 = 4,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.98x = 10,101.21 × 4,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.98x = 41,761,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761,833.67/7,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.40

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