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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.39, 10,282.98 and 4,094.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.39, 10,282.98 and 4,094.27 is: 5,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.39 : 10,282.98 = 4,094.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.39/10,282.98 = 4,094.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.39x = 10,282.98 × 4,094.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.39x = 42,101,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,299.02/7,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.12

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