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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.59, 10,113.49 and 3,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.59, 10,113.49 and 3,971.40 is: 5,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.59 : 10,113.49 = 3,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.59/10,113.49 = 3,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.59x = 10,113.49 × 3,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.59x = 40,164,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,164,757.08/7,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.56

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