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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.28, 10,058.91 and 4,306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.28, 10,058.91 and 4,306.07 is: 5,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.28 : 10,058.91 = 4,306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.28/10,058.91 = 4,306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.28x = 10,058.91 × 4,306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.28x = 43,314,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314,370.58/7,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.20

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