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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.10, 10,039.39 and 4,131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.10, 10,039.39 and 4,131.09 is: 5,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.10 : 10,039.39 = 4,131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.10/10,039.39 = 4,131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.10x = 10,039.39 × 4,131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.10x = 41,473,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473,623.64/7,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.76

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