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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.28, 10,282.86 and 4,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.28, 10,282.86 and 4,094.46 is: 5,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.28 : 10,282.86 = 4,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.28/10,282.86 = 4,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.28x = 10,282.86 × 4,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.28x = 42,102,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,758.96/7,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.41

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