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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.66, 10,879.42 and 3,963.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.66, 10,879.42 and 3,963.65 is: 5,947.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.66 : 10,879.42 = 3,963.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.66/10,879.42 = 3,963.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.66x = 10,879.42 × 3,963.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.66x = 43,122,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122,213.08/7,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.35

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