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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.53, 10,062.01 and 4,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.53, 10,062.01 and 4,308.33 is: 5,945.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.53 : 10,062.01 = 4,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.53/10,062.01 = 4,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.53x = 10,062.01 × 4,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.53x = 43,350,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350,459.54/7,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.32

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