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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.21, 10,060.47 and 4,146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.21, 10,060.47 and 4,146.39 is: 5,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.21 : 10,060.47 = 4,146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.21/10,060.47 = 4,146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.21x = 10,060.47 × 4,146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.21x = 41,714,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714,632.20/7,290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.01

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