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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.87, 10,877.72 and 3,962.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.87, 10,877.72 and 3,962.67 is: 5,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.87 : 10,877.72 = 3,962.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.87/10,877.72 = 3,962.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.87x = 10,877.72 × 3,962.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.87x = 43,104,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104,814.71/7,248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.42

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