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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.54, 10,059.49 and 4,145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.54, 10,059.49 and 4,145.73 is: 5,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.54 : 10,059.49 = 4,145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.54/10,059.49 = 4,145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.54x = 10,059.49 × 4,145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.54x = 41,703,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,703,929.48/7,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.06

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