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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.69, 10,037.84 and 4,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.69, 10,037.84 and 4,759.25 is: 6,566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.69 : 10,037.84 = 4,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.69/10,037.84 = 4,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.69x = 10,037.84 × 4,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.69x = 47,772,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,772,516.03/7,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.05

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