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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.41, 10,041.44 and 4,132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.41, 10,041.44 and 4,132.53 is: 5,702.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.41 : 10,041.44 = 4,132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.41/10,041.44 = 4,132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.41x = 10,041.44 × 4,132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.41x = 41,496,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496,531.38/7,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.89

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