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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283, 10,050.54 and 4,139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283, 10,050.54 and 4,139.39 is: 5,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283 : 10,050.54 = 4,139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283/10,050.54 = 4,139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283x = 10,050.54 × 4,139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283x = 41,603,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,603,104.77/7,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.36

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