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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.46, 10,041.82 and 4,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.46, 10,041.82 and 4,132.94 is: 5,703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.46 : 10,041.82 = 4,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.46/10,041.82 = 4,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.46x = 10,041.82 × 4,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.46x = 41,502,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,502,179.01/7,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.63

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