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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.69, 10,101.32 and 4,488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.69, 10,101.32 and 4,488.04 is: 6,191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.69 : 10,101.32 = 4,488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.69/10,101.32 = 4,488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.69x = 10,101.32 × 4,488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.69x = 45,335,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,335,098.76/7,321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.89

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