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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.40, 10,047.86 and 4,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.40, 10,047.86 and 4,137.56 is: 5,709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.40 : 10,047.86 = 4,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.40/10,047.86 = 4,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.40x = 10,047.86 × 4,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.40x = 41,573,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573,623.62/7,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.56

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