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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.98, 10,057.16 and 4,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.98, 10,057.16 and 4,101.33 is: 5,659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.98 : 10,057.16 = 4,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.98/10,057.16 = 4,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.98x = 10,057.16 × 4,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.98x = 41,247,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,779.99/7,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.70

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