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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.67, 10,049.26 and 4,095.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.67, 10,049.26 and 4,095.89 is: 5,651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.67 : 10,049.26 = 4,095.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.67/10,049.26 = 4,095.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.67x = 10,049.26 × 4,095.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.67x = 41,160,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160,640.74/7,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.87

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