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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.67, 10,039.59 and 4,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.67, 10,039.59 and 4,088.53 is: 5,641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.67 : 10,039.59 = 4,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.67/10,039.59 = 4,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.67x = 10,039.59 × 4,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.67x = 41,047,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,047,164.90/7,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.70

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