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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.65, 10,127.25 and 3,981.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.65, 10,127.25 and 3,981.53 is: 5,494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.65 : 10,127.25 = 3,981.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.65/10,127.25 = 3,981.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.65x = 10,127.25 × 3,981.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.65x = 40,321,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,321,975.01/7,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.47

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