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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.22, 10,059.29 and 4,306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.22, 10,059.29 and 4,306.41 is: 5,941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.22 : 10,059.29 = 4,306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.22/10,059.29 = 4,306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.22x = 10,059.29 × 4,306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.22x = 43,319,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,319,405.52/7,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.32

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