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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.92, 10,046.52 and 4,136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.92, 10,046.52 and 4,136.04 is: 5,707.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.92 : 10,046.52 = 4,136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.92/10,046.52 = 4,136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.92x = 10,046.52 × 4,136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.92x = 41,552,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,552,808.58/7,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.87

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