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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.40, 10,039.62 and 4,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.40, 10,039.62 and 4,131.64 is: 5,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.40 : 10,039.62 = 4,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.40/10,039.62 = 4,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.40x = 10,039.62 × 4,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.40x = 41,480,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,480,095.58/7,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.42

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