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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.46, 10,924.62 and 5,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.46, 10,924.62 and 5,741.39 is: 8,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.46 : 10,924.62 = 5,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.46/10,924.62 = 5,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.46x = 10,924.62 × 5,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.46x = 62,722,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,722,449.40/7,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.19

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