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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.57, 10,041.14 and 4,088.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.57, 10,041.14 and 4,088.87 is: 5,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.57 : 10,041.14 = 4,088.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.57/10,041.14 = 4,088.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.57x = 10,041.14 × 4,088.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.57x = 41,056,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,056,916.11/7,275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.12

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