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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.38, 10,061.34 and 4,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.38, 10,061.34 and 4,146.50 is: 5,722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.38 : 10,061.34 = 4,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.38/10,061.34 = 4,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.38x = 10,061.34 × 4,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.38x = 41,719,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719,346.31/7,290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.52

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