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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.03, 10,058.12 and 4,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.03, 10,058.12 and 4,102.24 is: 5,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.03 : 10,058.12 = 4,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.03/10,058.12 = 4,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.03x = 10,058.12 × 4,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.03x = 41,260,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260,822.19/7,289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.67

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