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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.62, 10,048.41 and 4,296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.62, 10,048.41 and 4,296.42 is: 5,928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.62 : 10,048.41 = 4,296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.62/10,048.41 = 4,296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.62x = 10,048.41 × 4,296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.62x = 43,172,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172,189.69/7,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.11

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