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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.94, 10,048.05 and 4,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.94, 10,048.05 and 4,094.30 is: 5,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.94 : 10,048.05 = 4,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.94/10,048.05 = 4,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.94x = 10,048.05 × 4,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.94x = 41,139,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139,699.71/7,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.33

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