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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.63, 10,045.90 and 4,136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.63, 10,045.90 and 4,136.43 is: 5,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.63 : 10,045.90 = 4,136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.63/10,045.90 = 4,136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.63x = 10,045.90 × 4,136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.63x = 41,554,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554,101.57/7,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.27

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