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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.73, 10,877.10 and 3,975.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.73, 10,877.10 and 3,975.18 is: 5,955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.73 : 10,877.10 = 3,975.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.73/10,877.10 = 3,975.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.73x = 10,877.10 × 3,975.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.73x = 43,238,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238,430.38/7,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.93

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