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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.36, 10,067.64 and 4,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.36, 10,067.64 and 4,151.54 is: 5,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.36 : 10,067.64 = 4,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.36/10,067.64 = 4,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.36x = 10,067.64 × 4,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.36x = 41,796,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,796,219.77/7,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.16

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