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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.47, 10,127.13 and 3,981.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.47, 10,127.13 and 3,981.29 is: 5,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.47 : 10,127.13 = 3,981.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.47/10,127.13 = 3,981.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.47x = 10,127.13 × 3,981.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.47x = 40,319,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,319,041.40/7,338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.20

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