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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.62, 10,060.83 and 4,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.62, 10,060.83 and 4,104.09 is: 5,663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.62 : 10,060.83 = 4,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.62/10,060.83 = 4,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.62x = 10,060.83 × 4,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.62x = 41,290,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290,551.79/7,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.52

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