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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.16, 10,063.22 and 4,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.16, 10,063.22 and 4,148.40 is: 5,724.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.16 : 10,063.22 = 4,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.16/10,063.22 = 4,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.16x = 10,063.22 × 4,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.16x = 41,746,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746,261.85/7,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.81

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