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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.52, 10,063.59 and 4,148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.52, 10,063.59 and 4,148.70 is: 5,725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.52 : 10,063.59 = 4,148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.52/10,063.59 = 4,148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.52x = 10,063.59 × 4,148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.52x = 41,750,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750,815.83/7,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.16

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