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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.42, 10,060.39 and 4,770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.42, 10,060.39 and 4,770.13 is: 6,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.42 : 10,060.39 = 4,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.42/10,060.39 = 4,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.42x = 10,060.39 × 4,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.42x = 47,989,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989,368.15/7,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.72

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