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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.12, 10,063.14 and 3,980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.12, 10,063.14 and 3,980.12 is: 5,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.12 : 10,063.14 = 3,980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.12/10,063.14 = 3,980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.12x = 10,063.14 × 3,980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.12x = 40,052,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052,504.78/7,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.57

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