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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.28, 10,046.94 and 4,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.28, 10,046.94 and 4,093.64 is: 5,649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.28 : 10,046.94 = 4,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.28/10,046.94 = 4,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.28x = 10,046.94 × 4,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.28x = 41,128,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,128,555.46/7,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.31

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