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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.62, 10,127.24 and 3,981.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.62, 10,127.24 and 3,981.36 is: 5,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.62 : 10,127.24 = 3,981.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.62/10,127.24 = 3,981.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.62x = 10,127.24 × 3,981.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.62x = 40,320,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,320,188.25/7,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.25

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