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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.76, 10,283.40 and 4,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.76, 10,283.40 and 4,139.76 is: 5,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.76 : 10,283.40 = 4,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.76/10,283.40 = 4,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.76x = 10,283.40 × 4,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.76x = 42,570,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,570,807.98/7,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.85

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