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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.08, 10,017.46 and 3,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.08, 10,017.46 and 3,947.08 is: 5,446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.08 : 10,017.46 = 3,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.08/10,017.46 = 3,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.08x = 10,017.46 × 3,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.08x = 39,539,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,539,716.02/7,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.93

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