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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.70, 10,924.65 and 3,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.70, 10,924.65 and 3,997.20 is: 6,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.70 : 10,924.65 = 3,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.70/10,924.65 = 3,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.70x = 10,924.65 × 3,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.70x = 43,668,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668,010.98/7,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.25

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