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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.31, 10,047.91 and 4,094.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.31, 10,047.91 and 4,094.52 is: 5,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.31 : 10,047.91 = 4,094.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.31/10,047.91 = 4,094.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.31x = 10,047.91 × 4,094.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.31x = 41,141,318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141,318.21/7,281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.26

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