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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.20, 10,925.40 and 3,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.20, 10,925.40 and 3,997.70 is: 6,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.20 : 10,925.40 = 3,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.20/10,925.40 = 3,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.20x = 10,925.40 × 3,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.20x = 43,676,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,676,471.58/7,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.00

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