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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.05, 10,031.46 and 4,285.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.05, 10,031.46 and 4,285.47 is: 5,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.05 : 10,031.46 = 4,285.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.05/10,031.46 = 4,285.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.05x = 10,031.46 × 4,285.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.05x = 42,989,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,989,520.89/7,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.24

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