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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.52, 10,051.24 and 3,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.52, 10,051.24 and 3,971.52 is: 5,480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.52 : 10,051.24 = 3,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.52/10,051.24 = 3,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.52x = 10,051.24 × 3,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.52x = 39,918,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,918,700.68/7,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.69

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