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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.61, 10,101.03 and 4,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.61, 10,101.03 and 4,336.76 is: 5,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.61 : 10,101.03 = 4,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.61/10,101.03 = 4,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.61x = 10,101.03 × 4,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.61x = 43,805,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,805,742.86/7,321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.08

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