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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.16, 10,107.35 and 3,966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.16, 10,107.35 and 3,966.98 is: 5,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.16 : 10,107.35 = 3,966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.16/10,107.35 = 3,966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.16x = 10,107.35 × 3,966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.16x = 40,095,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,095,655.30/7,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.44

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