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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.70, 10,915.10 and 4,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.70, 10,915.10 and 4,157.20 is: 6,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.70 : 10,915.10 = 4,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.70/10,915.10 = 4,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.70x = 10,915.10 × 4,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.70x = 45,376,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,253.72/7,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.69

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