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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.87, 10,109.69 and 3,968.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.87, 10,109.69 and 3,968.69 is: 5,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.87 : 10,109.69 = 3,968.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.87/10,109.69 = 3,968.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.87x = 10,109.69 × 3,968.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.87x = 40,122,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122,264.03/7,325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.79

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