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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.77, 10,112.32 and 3,970.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.77, 10,112.32 and 3,970.59 is: 5,479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.77 : 10,112.32 = 3,970.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.77/10,112.32 = 3,970.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.77x = 10,112.32 × 3,970.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.77x = 40,151,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151,876.67/7,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.41

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