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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.56, 10,044.32 and 4,093.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.56, 10,044.32 and 4,093.13 is: 5,646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.56 : 10,044.32 = 4,093.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.56/10,044.32 = 4,093.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.56x = 10,044.32 × 4,093.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.56x = 41,112,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,112,712.17/7,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.92

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