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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.13, 10,085.21 and 3,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.13, 10,085.21 and 3,996.13 is: 5,514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.13 : 10,085.21 = 3,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.13/10,085.21 = 3,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.13x = 10,085.21 × 3,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.13x = 40,301,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301,810.24/7,308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.65

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