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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.56, 10,036.14 and 3,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.56, 10,036.14 and 3,960.56 is: 5,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.56 : 10,036.14 = 3,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.56/10,036.14 = 3,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.56x = 10,036.14 × 3,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.56x = 39,748,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,748,744.88/7,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.58

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