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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.56, 10,063.68 and 4,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.56, 10,063.68 and 4,148.92 is: 5,725.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.56 : 10,063.68 = 4,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.56/10,063.68 = 4,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.56x = 10,063.68 × 4,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.56x = 41,753,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753,403.23/7,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.48

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