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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.08, 10,924.38 and 3,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.08, 10,924.38 and 3,997.72 is: 5,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.08 : 10,924.38 = 3,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.08/10,924.38 = 3,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.08x = 10,924.38 × 3,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.08x = 43,672,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,672,612.41/7,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.45

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