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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.06, 10,057.33 and 4,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.06, 10,057.33 and 4,101.73 is: 5,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.06 : 10,057.33 = 4,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.06/10,057.33 = 4,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.06x = 10,057.33 × 4,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.06x = 41,252,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,252,452.18/7,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.28

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