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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.47, 10,041.36 and 4,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.47, 10,041.36 and 4,292.04 is: 5,923.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.47 : 10,041.36 = 4,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.47/10,041.36 = 4,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.47x = 10,041.36 × 4,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.47x = 43,097,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,918.77/7,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.73

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