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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.53, 10,071.11 and 4,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.53, 10,071.11 and 4,153.72 is: 5,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.53 : 10,071.11 = 4,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.53/10,071.11 = 4,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.53x = 10,071.11 × 4,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.53x = 41,832,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,832,578.43/7,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.43

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