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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.76, 10,112.44 and 3,970.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.76, 10,112.44 and 3,970.64 is: 5,479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.76 : 10,112.44 = 3,970.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.76/10,112.44 = 3,970.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.76x = 10,112.44 × 3,970.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.76x = 40,152,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152,858.76/7,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.55

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