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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.52, 10,072.18 and 4,154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.52, 10,072.18 and 4,154.10 is: 5,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.52 : 10,072.18 = 4,154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.52/10,072.18 = 4,154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.52x = 10,072.18 × 4,154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.52x = 41,840,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,840,842.94/7,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.78

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