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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.54, 10,127.02 and 3,981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.54, 10,127.02 and 3,981.22 is: 5,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.54 : 10,127.02 = 3,981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.54/10,127.02 = 3,981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.54x = 10,127.02 × 3,981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.54x = 40,317,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317,894.56/7,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.99

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