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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.92, 10,040.94 and 4,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.92, 10,040.94 and 4,131.96 is: 5,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.92 : 10,040.94 = 4,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.92/10,040.94 = 4,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.92x = 10,040.94 × 4,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.92x = 41,488,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,488,762.44/7,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.42

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