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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.30, 10,729.08 and 3,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.30, 10,729.08 and 3,593.16 is: 5,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.30 : 10,729.08 = 3,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.30/10,729.08 = 3,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.30x = 10,729.08 × 3,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.30x = 38,551,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551,301.09/7,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.06

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