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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.42, 10,060.92 and 4,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.42, 10,060.92 and 4,146.72 is: 5,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.42 : 10,060.92 = 4,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.42/10,060.92 = 4,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.42x = 10,060.92 × 4,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.42x = 41,719,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719,818.18/7,290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.55

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