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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.12, 10,047.90 and 4,137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.12, 10,047.90 and 4,137.31 is: 5,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.12 : 10,047.90 = 4,137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.12/10,047.90 = 4,137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.12x = 10,047.90 × 4,137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.12x = 41,571,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571,206.22/7,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.45

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