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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.50, 10,037.55 and 4,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.50, 10,037.55 and 4,759.04 is: 6,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.50 : 10,037.55 = 4,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.50/10,037.55 = 4,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.50x = 10,037.55 × 4,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.50x = 47,769,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769,101.95/7,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.75

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