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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.48, 10,048.26 and 4,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.48, 10,048.26 and 4,297.04 is: 5,930.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.48 : 10,048.26 = 4,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.48/10,048.26 = 4,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.48x = 10,048.26 × 4,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.48x = 43,177,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177,775.15/7,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.62

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