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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.28, 10,063.38 and 4,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.28, 10,063.38 and 4,148.64 is: 5,725.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.28 : 10,063.38 = 4,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.28/10,063.38 = 4,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.28x = 10,063.38 × 4,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.28x = 41,749,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749,340.80/7,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.14

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