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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.89, 10,109.71 and 3,968.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.89, 10,109.71 and 3,968.78 is: 5,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.89 : 10,109.71 = 3,968.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.89/10,109.71 = 3,968.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.89x = 10,109.71 × 3,968.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.89x = 40,123,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,123,268.78/7,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.92

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