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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.51, 10,049.77 and 4,138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.51, 10,049.77 and 4,138.49 is: 5,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.51 : 10,049.77 = 4,138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.51/10,049.77 = 4,138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.51x = 10,049.77 × 4,138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.51x = 41,590,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,902.94/7,282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.07

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