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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.32, 10,893.08 and 3,972.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.32, 10,893.08 and 3,972.75 is: 5,961.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.32 : 10,893.08 = 3,972.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.32/10,893.08 = 3,972.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.32x = 10,893.08 × 3,972.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.32x = 43,275,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,452.65/7,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.36

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