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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.33, 10,040.70 and 4,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.33, 10,040.70 and 4,292.13 is: 5,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.33 : 10,040.70 = 4,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.33/10,040.70 = 4,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.33x = 10,040.70 × 4,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.33x = 43,095,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,095,989.69/7,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.58

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