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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.06, 10,051.56 and 4,140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.06, 10,051.56 and 4,140.18 is: 5,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.06 : 10,051.56 = 4,140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.06/10,051.56 = 4,140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.06x = 10,051.56 × 4,140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.06x = 41,615,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615,267.68/7,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.20

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