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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.63, 10,043.12 and 3,965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.63, 10,043.12 and 3,965.63 is: 5,472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.63 : 10,043.12 = 3,965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.63/10,043.12 = 3,965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.63x = 10,043.12 × 3,965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.63x = 39,827,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827,257.66/7,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.56

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