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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.68, 10,117.68 and 4,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.68, 10,117.68 and 4,351.16 is: 6,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.68 : 10,117.68 = 4,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.68/10,117.68 = 4,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.68x = 10,117.68 × 4,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.68x = 44,023,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023,593.92/7,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.76

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