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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.94, 10,051.80 and 4,140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.94, 10,051.80 and 4,140.13 is: 5,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.94 : 10,051.80 = 4,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.94/10,051.80 = 4,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.94x = 10,051.80 × 4,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.94x = 41,615,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615,758.73/7,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.36

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