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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.83, 10,283.58 and 4,094.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.83, 10,283.58 and 4,094.71 is: 5,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.83 : 10,283.58 = 4,094.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.83/10,283.58 = 4,094.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.83x = 10,283.58 × 4,094.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.83x = 42,108,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,108,277.86/7,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.73

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