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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.84, 10,119.35 and 3,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.84, 10,119.35 and 3,975.66 is: 5,486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.84 : 10,119.35 = 3,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.84/10,119.35 = 3,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.84x = 10,119.35 × 3,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.84x = 40,231,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231,075.14/7,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.42

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