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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.47, 10,039.55 and 4,088.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.47, 10,039.55 and 4,088.32 is: 5,641.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.47 : 10,039.55 = 4,088.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.47/10,039.55 = 4,088.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.47x = 10,039.55 × 4,088.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.47x = 41,044,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,903.99/7,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.55

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