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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.57, 10,059.87 and 4,146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.57, 10,059.87 and 4,146.69 is: 5,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.57 : 10,059.87 = 4,146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.57/10,059.87 = 4,146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.57x = 10,059.87 × 4,146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.57x = 41,715,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,715,162.33/7,290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.80

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