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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.06, 10,050.64 and 4,139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.06, 10,050.64 and 4,139.25 is: 5,712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.06 : 10,050.64 = 4,139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.06/10,050.64 = 4,139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.06x = 10,050.64 × 4,139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.06x = 41,602,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,602,101.27/7,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.17

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