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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.65, 10,047.32 and 4,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.65, 10,047.32 and 4,094.53 is: 5,649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.65 : 10,047.32 = 4,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.65/10,047.32 = 4,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.65x = 10,047.32 × 4,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.65x = 41,139,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139,007.57/7,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.69

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