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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.03, 10,066.21 and 4,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.03, 10,066.21 and 4,151.04 is: 5,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.03 : 10,066.21 = 4,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.03/10,066.21 = 4,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.03x = 10,066.21 × 4,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.03x = 41,785,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785,219.60/7,293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.47

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