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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.64, 10,112.12 and 3,970.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.64, 10,112.12 and 3,970.53 is: 5,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.64 : 10,112.12 = 3,970.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.64/10,112.12 = 3,970.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.64x = 10,112.12 × 3,970.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.64x = 40,150,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,475.82/7,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.32

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