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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.98, 10,048.29 and 4,094.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.98, 10,048.29 and 4,094.63 is: 5,650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.98 : 10,048.29 = 4,094.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.98/10,048.29 = 4,094.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.98x = 10,048.29 × 4,094.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.98x = 41,143,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143,979.44/7,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.11

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