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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.74, 10,047.33 and 4,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.74, 10,047.33 and 4,483.38 is: 6,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.74 : 10,047.33 = 4,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.74/10,047.33 = 4,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.74x = 10,047.33 × 4,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.74x = 45,045,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,045,998.38/7,282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.31

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