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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.33, 10,284.04 and 4,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.33, 10,284.04 and 4,049.29 is: 5,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.33 : 10,284.04 = 4,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.33/10,284.04 = 4,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.33x = 10,284.04 × 4,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.33x = 41,643,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643,060.33/7,452.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.92

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