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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.04, 10,072.72 and 4,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.04, 10,072.72 and 4,155.04 is: 5,733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.04 : 10,072.72 = 4,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.04/10,072.72 = 4,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.04x = 10,072.72 × 4,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.04x = 41,852,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,554.51/7,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.98

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