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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.49, 10,047.02 and 4,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.49, 10,047.02 and 4,136.68 is: 5,708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.49 : 10,047.02 = 4,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.49/10,047.02 = 4,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.49x = 10,047.02 × 4,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.49x = 41,561,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561,306.69/7,280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.59

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