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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.88, 10,065.92 and 4,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.88, 10,065.92 and 4,150.72 is: 5,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.88 : 10,065.92 = 4,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.88/10,065.92 = 4,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.88x = 10,065.92 × 4,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.88x = 41,780,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,780,815.46/7,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.42

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