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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.61, 10,052.24 and 4,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.61, 10,052.24 and 4,140.27 is: 5,714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.61 : 10,052.24 = 4,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.61/10,052.24 = 4,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.61x = 10,052.24 × 4,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.61x = 41,618,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,618,987.70/7,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.06

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