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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.24, 10,917.65 and 3,990.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.24, 10,917.65 and 3,990.65 is: 5,988.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.24 : 10,917.65 = 3,990.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.24/10,917.65 = 3,990.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.24x = 10,917.65 × 3,990.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.24x = 43,568,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,568,475.36/7,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.59

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