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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.58, 10,050.39 and 4,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.58, 10,050.39 and 4,139.70 is: 5,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.58 : 10,050.39 = 4,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.58/10,050.39 = 4,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.58x = 10,050.39 × 4,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.58x = 41,605,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605,599.48/7,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.25

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