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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.46, 10,067.55 and 4,905.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.46, 10,067.55 and 4,905.87 is: 6,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.46 : 10,067.55 = 4,905.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.46/10,067.55 = 4,905.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.46x = 10,067.55 × 4,905.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.46x = 49,390,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390,091.52/7,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.76

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