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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.58, 10,056.90 and 4,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.58, 10,056.90 and 4,143.88 is: 5,718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.58 : 10,056.90 = 4,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.58/10,056.90 = 4,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.58x = 10,056.90 × 4,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.58x = 41,674,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,674,586.77/7,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.58

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