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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.20, 10,923.90 and 3,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.20, 10,923.90 and 3,996.70 is: 5,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.20 : 10,923.90 = 3,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.20/10,923.90 = 3,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.20x = 10,923.90 × 3,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.20x = 43,659,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,659,551.13/7,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.50

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