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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.53, 10,092.67 and 4,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.53, 10,092.67 and 4,127.50 is: 5,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.53 : 10,092.67 = 4,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.53/10,092.67 = 4,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.53x = 10,092.67 × 4,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.53x = 41,657,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,495.43/7,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.95

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