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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.70, 10,042.05 and 4,622.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.70, 10,042.05 and 4,622.59 is: 6,380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.70 : 10,042.05 = 4,622.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.70/10,042.05 = 4,622.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.70x = 10,042.05 × 4,622.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.70x = 46,420,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,420,279.91/7,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.18

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