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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326, 10,109.94 and 4,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326, 10,109.94 and 4,014 is: 5,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326 : 10,109.94 = 4,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326/10,109.94 = 4,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326x = 10,109.94 × 4,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326x = 40,581,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581,299.16/7,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.35

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