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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.03, 10,039.01 and 4,762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.03, 10,039.01 and 4,762.14 is: 6,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.03 : 10,039.01 = 4,762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.03/10,039.01 = 4,762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.03x = 10,039.01 × 4,762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.03x = 47,807,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,807,147.27/7,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.40

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