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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.02, 10,591.40 and 4,272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.02, 10,591.40 and 4,272.01 is: 5,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.02 : 10,591.40 = 4,272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.02/10,591.40 = 4,272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.02x = 10,591.40 × 4,272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.02x = 45,246,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246,550.92/7,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.30

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