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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.04, 10,047.06 and 4,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.04, 10,047.06 and 4,485 is: 6,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.04 : 10,047.06 = 4,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.04/10,047.06 = 4,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.04x = 10,047.06 × 4,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.04x = 45,061,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,061,064.10/7,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.67

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