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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.62, 10,067.58 and 4,151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.62, 10,067.58 and 4,151.74 is: 5,729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.62 : 10,067.58 = 4,151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.62/10,067.58 = 4,151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.62x = 10,067.58 × 4,151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.62x = 41,797,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797,974.59/7,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.19

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