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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.83, 10,124.96 and 3,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.83, 10,124.96 and 3,979.76 is: 5,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.83 : 10,124.96 = 3,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.83/10,124.96 = 3,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.83x = 10,124.96 × 3,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.83x = 40,294,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,294,840.29/7,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.13

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