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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.50, 10,061.97 and 4,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.50, 10,061.97 and 4,105.32 is: 5,665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.50 : 10,061.97 = 4,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.50/10,061.97 = 4,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.50x = 10,061.97 × 4,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.50x = 41,307,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307,606.68/7,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.17

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