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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310, 10,087.84 and 3,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310, 10,087.84 and 3,998 is: 5,517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310 : 10,087.84 = 3,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310/10,087.84 = 3,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310x = 10,087.84 × 3,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310x = 40,331,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,331,184.32/7,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,517.26

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