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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.06, 10,060.66 and 4,103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.06, 10,060.66 and 4,103.81 is: 5,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.06 : 10,060.66 = 4,103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.06/10,060.66 = 4,103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.06x = 10,060.66 × 4,103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.06x = 41,287,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287,063.18/7,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.69

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