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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.83, 10,041.75 and 4,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.83, 10,041.75 and 4,132.68 is: 5,702.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.83 : 10,041.75 = 4,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.83/10,041.75 = 4,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.83x = 10,041.75 × 4,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.83x = 41,499,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499,339.39/7,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.94

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