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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.20, 10,059.78 and 4,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.20, 10,059.78 and 4,103.26 is: 5,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.20 : 10,059.78 = 4,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.20/10,059.78 = 4,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.20x = 10,059.78 × 4,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.20x = 41,277,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277,892.88/7,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.88

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