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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.83, 10,050.74 and 4,139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.83, 10,050.74 and 4,139.95 is: 5,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.83 : 10,050.74 = 4,139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.83/10,050.74 = 4,139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.83x = 10,050.74 × 4,139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.83x = 41,609,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,609,540.36/7,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.59

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