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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.35, 10,122.74 and 3,978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.35, 10,122.74 and 3,978.13 is: 5,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.35 : 10,122.74 = 3,978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.35/10,122.74 = 3,978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.35x = 10,122.74 × 3,978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.35x = 40,269,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269,575.68/7,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.80

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