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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.29, 10,877.22 and 3,962.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.29, 10,877.22 and 3,962.79 is: 5,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.29 : 10,877.22 = 3,962.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.29/10,877.22 = 3,962.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.29x = 10,877.22 × 3,962.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.29x = 43,104,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104,138.64/7,243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.91

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