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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.06, 10,071.34 and 4,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.06, 10,071.34 and 4,154.24 is: 5,732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.06 : 10,071.34 = 4,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.06/10,071.34 = 4,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.06x = 10,071.34 × 4,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.06x = 41,838,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,838,778.27/7,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.87

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