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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.25, 10,067.96 and 4,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.25, 10,067.96 and 4,151.44 is: 5,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.25 : 10,067.96 = 4,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.25/10,067.96 = 4,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.25x = 10,067.96 × 4,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.25x = 41,796,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,796,531.86/7,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.28

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