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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.01, 10,059.59 and 4,223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.01, 10,059.59 and 4,223.75 is: 5,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.01 : 10,059.59 = 4,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.01/10,059.59 = 4,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.01x = 10,059.59 × 4,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.01x = 42,489,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489,153.52/7,291.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.61

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