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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.69, 10,055.61 and 4,918.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.69, 10,055.61 and 4,918.73 is: 6,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.69 : 10,055.61 = 4,918.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.69/10,055.61 = 4,918.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.69x = 10,055.61 × 4,918.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.69x = 49,460,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460,780.30/7,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.42

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