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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.50, 10,040.19 and 3,963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.50, 10,040.19 and 3,963.50 is: 5,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.50 : 10,040.19 = 3,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.50/10,040.19 = 3,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.50x = 10,040.19 × 3,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.50x = 39,794,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794,293.07/7,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.63

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