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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.87, 10,040.36 and 4,131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.87, 10,040.36 and 4,131.99 is: 5,701.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.87 : 10,040.36 = 4,131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.87/10,040.36 = 4,131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.87x = 10,040.36 × 4,131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.87x = 41,486,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,486,646.46/7,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.95

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