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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.19, 10,917.56 and 3,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.19, 10,917.56 and 3,990.59 is: 5,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.19 : 10,917.56 = 3,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.19/10,917.56 = 3,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.19x = 10,917.56 × 3,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.19x = 43,567,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567,505.76/7,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.50

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