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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.06, 10,046.85 and 4,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.06, 10,046.85 and 4,093.91 is: 5,649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.06 : 10,046.85 = 4,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.06/10,046.85 = 4,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.06x = 10,046.85 × 4,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.06x = 41,130,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,130,899.68/7,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.03

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