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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.82, 10,036.02 and 5,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.82, 10,036.02 and 5,011.06 is: 6,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.82 : 10,036.02 = 5,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.82/10,036.02 = 5,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.82x = 10,036.02 × 5,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.82x = 50,291,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,291,098.38/7,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.09

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