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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.94, 10,044.84 and 4,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.94, 10,044.84 and 4,093.50 is: 5,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.94 : 10,044.84 = 4,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.94/10,044.84 = 4,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.94x = 10,044.84 × 4,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.94x = 41,118,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,118,552.54/7,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.42

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