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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.39, 10,051.29 and 4,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.39, 10,051.29 and 4,629.28 is: 6,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.39 : 10,051.29 = 4,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.39/10,051.29 = 4,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.39x = 10,051.29 × 4,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.39x = 46,530,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,530,235.77/7,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.42

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