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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.79, 10,060.83 and 4,145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.79, 10,060.83 and 4,145.37 is: 5,721.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.79 : 10,060.83 = 4,145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.79/10,060.83 = 4,145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.79x = 10,060.83 × 4,145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.79x = 41,705,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705,862.86/7,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.13

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