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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.34, 10,119.98 and 3,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.34, 10,119.98 and 3,976.14 is: 5,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.34 : 10,119.98 = 3,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.34/10,119.98 = 3,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.34x = 10,119.98 × 3,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.34x = 40,238,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238,457.28/7,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.06

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