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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.84, 10,041.40 and 4,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.84, 10,041.40 and 4,292.64 is: 5,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.84 : 10,041.40 = 4,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.84/10,041.40 = 4,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.84x = 10,041.40 × 4,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.84x = 43,104,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104,115.30/7,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.28

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