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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.87, 10,049.45 and 4,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.87, 10,049.45 and 4,095.47 is: 5,652.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.87 : 10,049.45 = 4,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.87/10,049.45 = 4,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.87x = 10,049.45 × 4,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.87x = 41,157,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157,150.27/7,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.00

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