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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.62, 10,047.21 and 4,136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.62, 10,047.21 and 4,136.81 is: 5,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.62 : 10,047.21 = 4,136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.62/10,047.21 = 4,136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.62x = 10,047.21 × 4,136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.62x = 41,563,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563,333.05/7,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.76

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