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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.76, 10,115.08 and 3,972.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.76, 10,115.08 and 3,972.58 is: 5,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.76 : 10,115.08 = 3,972.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.76/10,115.08 = 3,972.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.76x = 10,115.08 × 3,972.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.76x = 40,182,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182,964.51/7,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.17

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