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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.65, 10,051.44 and 4,139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.65, 10,051.44 and 4,139.83 is: 5,712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.65 : 10,051.44 = 4,139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.65/10,051.44 = 4,139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.65x = 10,051.44 × 4,139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.65x = 41,611,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611,252.86/7,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.97

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