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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.96, 10,119.56 and 3,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.96, 10,119.56 and 3,975.78 is: 5,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.96 : 10,119.56 = 3,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.96/10,119.56 = 3,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.96x = 10,119.56 × 3,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.96x = 40,233,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,233,144.26/7,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.62

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