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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.88, 10,052.10 and 4,631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.88, 10,052.10 and 4,631.94 is: 6,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.88 : 10,052.10 = 4,631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.88/10,052.10 = 4,631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.88x = 10,052.10 × 4,631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.88x = 46,560,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,560,724.07/7,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.30

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