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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.04, 10,072.64 and 3,987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.04, 10,072.64 and 3,987.04 is: 5,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.04 : 10,072.64 = 3,987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.04/10,072.64 = 3,987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.04x = 10,072.64 × 3,987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.04x = 40,160,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160,018.59/7,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.10

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