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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.72, 10,060.56 and 4,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.72, 10,060.56 and 4,147.08 is: 5,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.72 : 10,060.56 = 4,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.72/10,060.56 = 4,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.72x = 10,060.56 × 4,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.72x = 41,721,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721,947.16/7,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.61

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