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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.96, 10,042.25 and 4,291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.96, 10,042.25 and 4,291.65 is: 5,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.96 : 10,042.25 = 4,291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.96/10,042.25 = 4,291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.96x = 10,042.25 × 4,291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.96x = 43,097,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,800.75/7,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.31

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