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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.55, 10,059.81 and 4,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.55, 10,059.81 and 4,146.13 is: 5,721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.55 : 10,059.81 = 4,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.55/10,059.81 = 4,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.55x = 10,059.81 × 4,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.55x = 41,709,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709,229.74/7,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.00

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