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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.72, 10,046.01 and 3,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.72, 10,046.01 and 3,967.72 is: 5,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.72 : 10,046.01 = 3,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.72/10,046.01 = 3,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.72x = 10,046.01 × 3,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.72x = 39,859,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,754.80/7,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.45

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