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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.45, 10,120.17 and 3,976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.45, 10,120.17 and 3,976.25 is: 5,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.45 : 10,120.17 = 3,976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.45/10,120.17 = 3,976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.45x = 10,120.17 × 3,976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.45x = 40,240,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,240,300.66/7,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.23

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