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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.97, 10,031.08 and 4,284.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.97, 10,031.08 and 4,284.93 is: 5,913.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.97 : 10,031.08 = 4,284.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.97/10,031.08 = 4,284.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.97x = 10,031.08 × 4,284.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.97x = 42,982,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982,475.62/7,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.15

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