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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.16, 10,037.41 and 4,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.16, 10,037.41 and 4,292.02 is: 5,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.16 : 10,037.41 = 4,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.16/10,037.41 = 4,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.16x = 10,037.41 × 4,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.16x = 43,080,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,080,764.47/7,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.62

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