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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.08, 10,005.04 and 3,938.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.08, 10,005.04 and 3,938.08 is: 5,434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.08 : 10,005.04 = 3,938.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.08/10,005.04 = 3,938.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.08x = 10,005.04 × 3,938.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.08x = 39,400,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,400,647.92/7,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,434.51

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