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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.62, 10,040.91 and 4,090.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.62, 10,040.91 and 4,090.14 is: 5,643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.62 : 10,040.91 = 4,090.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.62/10,040.91 = 4,090.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.62x = 10,040.91 × 4,090.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.62x = 41,068,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068,727.63/7,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.93

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