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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.72, 10,041.71 and 4,292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.72, 10,041.71 and 4,292.29 is: 5,924.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.72 : 10,041.71 = 4,292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.72/10,041.71 = 4,292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.72x = 10,041.71 × 4,292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.72x = 43,101,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101,931.42/7,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.08

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