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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.29, 10,045.56 and 4,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.29, 10,045.56 and 4,092.66 is: 5,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.29 : 10,045.56 = 4,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.29/10,045.56 = 4,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.29x = 10,045.56 × 4,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.29x = 41,113,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,113,061.59/7,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.95

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