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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.03, 10,063.97 and 4,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.03, 10,063.97 and 4,149 is: 5,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.03 : 10,063.97 = 4,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.03/10,063.97 = 4,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.03x = 10,063.97 × 4,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.03x = 41,755,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,390.79/7,293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.38

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