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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.52, 10,070.70 and 4,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.52, 10,070.70 and 4,154 is: 5,732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.52 : 10,070.70 = 4,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.52/10,070.70 = 4,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.52x = 10,070.70 × 4,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.52x = 41,833,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,833,687.80/7,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.59

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