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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.93, 10,041.57 and 4,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.93, 10,041.57 and 4,623.38 is: 6,380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.93 : 10,041.57 = 4,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.93/10,041.57 = 4,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.93x = 10,041.57 × 4,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.93x = 46,425,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,981.35/7,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.77

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