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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.55, 10,992.86 and 4,039.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.55, 10,992.86 and 4,039.37 is: 6,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.55 : 10,992.86 = 4,039.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.55/10,992.86 = 4,039.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.55x = 10,992.86 × 4,039.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.55x = 44,404,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,153.74/7,326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.72

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