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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.06, 10,939.98 and 4,173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.06, 10,939.98 and 4,173.56 is: 6,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.06 : 10,939.98 = 4,173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.06/10,939.98 = 4,173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.06x = 10,939.98 × 4,173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.06x = 45,658,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,658,662.93/7,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.42

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