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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.59, 10,062.69 and 4,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.59, 10,062.69 and 4,105.42 is: 5,664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.59 : 10,062.69 = 4,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.59/10,062.69 = 4,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.59x = 10,062.69 × 4,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.59x = 41,311,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,311,568.78/7,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.87

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