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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.57, 10,062.72 and 4,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.57, 10,062.72 and 4,105.32 is: 5,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.57 : 10,062.72 = 4,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.57/10,062.72 = 4,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.57x = 10,062.72 × 4,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.57x = 41,310,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310,685.67/7,292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.77

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