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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.60, 10,044.12 and 4,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.60, 10,044.12 and 4,137.52 is: 5,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.60 : 10,044.12 = 4,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.60/10,044.12 = 4,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.60x = 10,044.12 × 4,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.60x = 41,557,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557,747.38/7,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.80

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