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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.96, 10,982.04 and 3,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.96, 10,982.04 and 3,376.96 is: 5,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.96 : 10,982.04 = 3,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.96/10,982.04 = 3,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.96x = 10,982.04 × 3,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.96x = 37,085,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,085,909.80/7,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.88

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