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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.31, 10,063.34 and 4,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.31, 10,063.34 and 4,148.67 is: 5,725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.31 : 10,063.34 = 4,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.31/10,063.34 = 4,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.31x = 10,063.34 × 4,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.31x = 41,749,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749,456.01/7,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.13

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