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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.23, 10,038.93 and 4,088.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.23, 10,038.93 and 4,088.69 is: 5,641.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.23 : 10,038.93 = 4,088.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.23/10,038.93 = 4,088.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.23x = 10,038.93 × 4,088.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.23x = 41,046,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046,072.70/7,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.89

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