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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.50, 10,048.96 and 4,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.50, 10,048.96 and 4,296.54 is: 5,929.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.50 : 10,048.96 = 4,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.50/10,048.96 = 4,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.50x = 10,048.96 × 4,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.50x = 43,175,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175,801.65/7,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.52

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