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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.92, 10,059.93 and 4,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.92, 10,059.93 and 4,103.66 is: 5,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.92 : 10,059.93 = 4,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.92/10,059.93 = 4,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.92x = 10,059.93 × 4,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.92x = 41,282,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282,557.49/7,288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.74

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