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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.97, 10,043.37 and 4,091.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.97, 10,043.37 and 4,091.18 is: 5,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.97 : 10,043.37 = 4,091.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.97/10,043.37 = 4,091.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.97x = 10,043.37 × 4,091.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.97x = 41,089,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,221.92/7,277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.70

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