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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.75, 9,995.00 and 3,930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.75, 9,995.00 and 3,930.75 is: 5,424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.75 : 9,995.00 = 3,930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.75/9,995.00 = 3,930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.75x = 9,995.00 × 3,930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.75x = 39,287,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287,826.60/7,242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,424.44

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