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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.08, 10,050.68 and 4,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.08, 10,050.68 and 4,140.28 is: 5,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.08 : 10,050.68 = 4,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.08/10,050.68 = 4,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.08x = 10,050.68 × 4,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.08x = 41,612,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,612,629.39/7,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.60

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