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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.17, 10,114.41 and 4,971.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.17, 10,114.41 and 4,971.07 is: 6,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.17 : 10,114.41 = 4,971.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.17/10,114.41 = 4,971.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.17x = 10,114.41 × 4,971.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.17x = 50,279,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279,440.12/7,328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.12

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