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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.72, 10,059.83 and 4,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.72, 10,059.83 and 4,145.91 is: 5,721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.72 : 10,059.83 = 4,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.72/10,059.83 = 4,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.72x = 10,059.83 × 4,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.72x = 41,707,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,149.80/7,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.37

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