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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.76, 10,051.04 and 4,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.76, 10,051.04 and 4,301.60 is: 5,934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.76 : 10,051.04 = 4,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.76/10,051.04 = 4,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.76x = 10,051.04 × 4,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.76x = 43,235,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235,553.66/7,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.25

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