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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.37, 10,049.45 and 4,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.37, 10,049.45 and 4,297.17 is: 5,929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.37 : 10,049.45 = 4,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.37/10,049.45 = 4,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.37x = 10,049.45 × 4,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.37x = 43,184,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,173.57/7,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.15

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