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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.71, 10,904.85 and 3,982.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.71, 10,904.85 and 3,982.11 is: 5,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.71 : 10,904.85 = 3,982.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.71/10,904.85 = 3,982.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.71x = 10,904.85 × 3,982.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.71x = 43,424,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,424,312.23/7,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.79

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