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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.63, 10,056.42 and 4,939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.63, 10,056.42 and 4,939.08 is: 6,818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.63 : 10,056.42 = 4,939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.63/10,056.42 = 4,939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.63x = 10,056.42 × 4,939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.63x = 49,669,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669,425.18/7,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.38

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