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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.75, 10,046.06 and 3,967.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.75, 10,046.06 and 3,967.75 is: 5,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.75 : 10,046.06 = 3,967.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.75/10,046.06 = 3,967.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.75x = 10,046.06 × 3,967.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.75x = 39,860,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,860,254.57/7,279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.50

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