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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.17, 10,897.89 and 3,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.17, 10,897.89 and 3,975.57 is: 5,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.17 : 10,897.89 = 3,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.17/10,897.89 = 3,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.17x = 10,897.89 × 3,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.17x = 43,325,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,325,324.55/7,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.25

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