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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.52, 10,063.62 and 4,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.52, 10,063.62 and 4,148.64 is: 5,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.52 : 10,063.62 = 4,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.52/10,063.62 = 4,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.52x = 10,063.62 × 4,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.52x = 41,750,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750,336.48/7,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.09

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