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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.87, 10,040.63 and 4,132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.87, 10,040.63 and 4,132.13 is: 5,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.87 : 10,040.63 = 4,132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.87/10,040.63 = 4,132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.87x = 10,040.63 × 4,132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.87x = 41,489,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489,117.58/7,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.29

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