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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.92, 10,040.36 and 4,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.92, 10,040.36 and 4,623.76 is: 6,380.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.92 : 10,040.36 = 4,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.92/10,040.36 = 4,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.92x = 10,040.36 × 4,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.92x = 46,424,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424,214.95/7,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.53

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