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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.03, 10,279.71 and 4,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.03, 10,279.71 and 4,092.12 is: 5,647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.03 : 10,279.71 = 4,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.03/10,279.71 = 4,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.03x = 10,279.71 × 4,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.03x = 42,065,806.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065,806.89/7,449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.15

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