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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.50, 10,029.27 and 3,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.50, 10,029.27 and 3,955.50 is: 5,458.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.50 : 10,029.27 = 3,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.50/10,029.27 = 3,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.50x = 10,029.27 × 3,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.50x = 39,670,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,670,777.49/7,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.66

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