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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.92, 10,040.24 and 4,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.92, 10,040.24 and 4,131.50 is: 5,701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.92 : 10,040.24 = 4,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.92/10,040.24 = 4,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.92x = 10,040.24 × 4,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.92x = 41,481,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481,230.90/7,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.17

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