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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.76, 10,040.55 and 4,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.76, 10,040.55 and 4,131.94 is: 5,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.76 : 10,040.55 = 4,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.76/10,040.55 = 4,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.76x = 10,040.55 × 4,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.76x = 41,486,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,486,950.17/7,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.08

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