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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.02, 10,047.38 and 4,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.02, 10,047.38 and 4,297.79 is: 5,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.02 : 10,047.38 = 4,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.02/10,047.38 = 4,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.02x = 10,047.38 × 4,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.02x = 43,181,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181,532.92/7,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.70

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