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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.37, 10,063.53 and 4,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.37, 10,063.53 and 4,148.76 is: 5,725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.37 : 10,063.53 = 4,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.37/10,063.53 = 4,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.37x = 10,063.53 × 4,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.37x = 41,751,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751,170.72/7,292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.32

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