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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.28, 10,052.76 and 4,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.28, 10,052.76 and 4,141.48 is: 5,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.28 : 10,052.76 = 4,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.28/10,052.76 = 4,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.28x = 10,052.76 × 4,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.28x = 41,633,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,304.48/7,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,715.50

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