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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.48, 10,059.42 and 4,145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.48, 10,059.42 and 4,145.66 is: 5,720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.48 : 10,059.42 = 4,145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.48/10,059.42 = 4,145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.48x = 10,059.42 × 4,145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.48x = 41,702,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702,959.69/7,289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.98

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