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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.92, 10,113.96 and 3,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.92, 10,113.96 and 3,971.76 is: 5,481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.92 : 10,113.96 = 3,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.92/10,113.96 = 3,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.92x = 10,113.96 × 3,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.92x = 40,170,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,170,221.77/7,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.06

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