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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.15, 10,046.61 and 4,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.15, 10,046.61 and 4,136.33 is: 5,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.15 : 10,046.61 = 4,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.15/10,046.61 = 4,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.15x = 10,046.61 × 4,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.15x = 41,556,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556,094.34/7,280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.14

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