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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.99, 10,127.72 and 3,981.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.99, 10,127.72 and 3,981.75 is: 5,494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.99 : 10,127.72 = 3,981.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.99/10,127.72 = 3,981.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.99x = 10,127.72 × 3,981.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.99x = 40,326,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,326,029.20/7,338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.77

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