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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.66, 10,918.25 and 3,991.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.66, 10,918.25 and 3,991.07 is: 5,989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.66 : 10,918.25 = 3,991.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.66/10,918.25 = 3,991.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.66x = 10,918.25 × 3,991.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.66x = 43,575,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575,425.48/7,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.21

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