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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.06, 10,072.80 and 4,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.06, 10,072.80 and 4,155.26 is: 5,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.06 : 10,072.80 = 4,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.06/10,072.80 = 4,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.06x = 10,072.80 × 4,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.06x = 41,855,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,855,102.93/7,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.31

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