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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.32, 10,047.84 and 4,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.32, 10,047.84 and 4,137.92 is: 5,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.32 : 10,047.84 = 4,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.32/10,047.84 = 4,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.32x = 10,047.84 × 4,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.32x = 41,577,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577,158.09/7,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.90

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