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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.46, 10,061.58 and 4,146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.46, 10,061.58 and 4,146.58 is: 5,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.46 : 10,061.58 = 4,146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.46/10,061.58 = 4,146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.46x = 10,061.58 × 4,146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.46x = 41,721,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721,146.40/7,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.70

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