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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.18, 10,039.89 and 4,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.18, 10,039.89 and 4,131.38 is: 5,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.18 : 10,039.89 = 4,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.18/10,039.89 = 4,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.18x = 10,039.89 × 4,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.18x = 41,478,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,478,600.75/7,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.38

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