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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.59, 10,619.10 and 3,964.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.59, 10,619.10 and 3,964.75 is: 5,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.59 : 10,619.10 = 3,964.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.59/10,619.10 = 3,964.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.59x = 10,619.10 × 3,964.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.59x = 42,102,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,078.85/7,082.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.44

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