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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.14, 10,041.06 and 3,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.14, 10,041.06 and 3,964.14 is: 5,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.14 : 10,041.06 = 3,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.14/10,041.06 = 3,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.14x = 10,041.06 × 3,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.14x = 39,804,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,804,167.59/7,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.51

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