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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.67, 10,039.72 and 4,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.67, 10,039.72 and 4,131.25 is: 5,700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.67 : 10,039.72 = 4,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.67/10,039.72 = 4,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.67x = 10,039.72 × 4,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.67x = 41,476,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476,593.25/7,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.72

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