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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279, 10,045.02 and 4,135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279, 10,045.02 and 4,135.39 is: 5,706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279 : 10,045.02 = 4,135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279/10,045.02 = 4,135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279x = 10,045.02 × 4,135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279x = 41,540,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,540,075.26/7,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.84

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