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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.13, 10,983.96 and 3,428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.13, 10,983.96 and 3,428.41 is: 5,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.13 : 10,983.96 = 3,428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.13/10,983.96 = 3,428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.13x = 10,983.96 × 3,428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.13x = 37,657,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,657,518.30/7,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.17

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