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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.24, 10,046.73 and 4,136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.24, 10,046.73 and 4,136.43 is: 5,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.24 : 10,046.73 = 4,136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.24/10,046.73 = 4,136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.24x = 10,046.73 × 4,136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.24x = 41,557,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557,574.69/7,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.27

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