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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.31, 10,059.48 and 4,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.31, 10,059.48 and 4,103.96 is: 5,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.31 : 10,059.48 = 4,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.31/10,059.48 = 4,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.31x = 10,059.48 × 4,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.31x = 41,283,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283,653.24/7,291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.04

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