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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.12, 10,055.52 and 4,930.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.12, 10,055.52 and 4,930.08 is: 6,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.12 : 10,055.52 = 4,930.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.12/10,055.52 = 4,930.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.12x = 10,055.52 × 4,930.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.12x = 49,574,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574,518.04/7,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.83

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