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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.72, 10,637.10 and 4,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.72, 10,637.10 and 4,241.34 is: 6,360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.72 : 10,637.10 = 4,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.72/10,637.10 = 4,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.72x = 10,637.10 × 4,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.72x = 45,115,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,557.71/7,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.83

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