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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.08, 10,016.08 and 3,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.08, 10,016.08 and 3,946.08 is: 5,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.08 : 10,016.08 = 3,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.08/10,016.08 = 3,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.08x = 10,016.08 × 3,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.08x = 39,524,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,252.97/7,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.55

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