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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.63, 10,068.44 and 4,151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.63, 10,068.44 and 4,151.81 is: 5,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.63 : 10,068.44 = 4,151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.63/10,068.44 = 4,151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.63x = 10,068.44 × 4,151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.63x = 41,802,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802,254.29/7,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.77

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