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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.72, 10,996.02 and 4,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.72, 10,996.02 and 4,251 is: 6,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.72 : 10,996.02 = 4,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.72/10,996.02 = 4,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.72x = 10,996.02 × 4,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.72x = 46,744,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744,081.02/7,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.34

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