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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.02, 10,041.66 and 4,757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.02, 10,041.66 and 4,757.53 is: 6,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.02 : 10,041.66 = 4,757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.02/10,041.66 = 4,757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.02x = 10,041.66 × 4,757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.02x = 47,773,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,773,498.70/7,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.79

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