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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.64, 10,063.40 and 4,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.64, 10,063.40 and 4,307.76 is: 5,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.64 : 10,063.40 = 4,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.64/10,063.40 = 4,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.64x = 10,063.40 × 4,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.64x = 43,350,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350,711.98/7,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.45

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