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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.37, 10,047.15 and 4,484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.37, 10,047.15 and 4,484.25 is: 6,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.37 : 10,047.15 = 4,484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.37/10,047.15 = 4,484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.37x = 10,047.15 × 4,484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.37x = 45,053,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,053,932.39/7,280.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.41

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