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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.40, 10,073.22 and 4,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.40, 10,073.22 and 4,155.76 is: 5,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.40 : 10,073.22 = 4,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.40/10,073.22 = 4,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.40x = 10,073.22 × 4,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.40x = 41,861,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861,884.75/7,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.98

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