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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.58, 10,061.42 and 4,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.58, 10,061.42 and 4,147.70 is: 5,723.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.58 : 10,061.42 = 4,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.58/10,061.42 = 4,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.58x = 10,061.42 × 4,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.58x = 41,731,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,731,751.73/7,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.28

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