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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.81, 10,068.32 and 4,151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.81, 10,068.32 and 4,151.97 is: 5,729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.81 : 10,068.32 = 4,151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.81/10,068.32 = 4,151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.81x = 10,068.32 × 4,151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.81x = 41,803,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803,372.97/7,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,729.78

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