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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.58, 10,039.26 and 4,131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.58, 10,039.26 and 4,131.06 is: 5,701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.58 : 10,039.26 = 4,131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.58/10,039.26 = 4,131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.58x = 10,039.26 × 4,131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.58x = 41,472,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472,785.42/7,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.06

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