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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.03, 10,127.58 and 3,981.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.03, 10,127.58 and 3,981.78 is: 5,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.03 : 10,127.58 = 3,981.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.03/10,127.58 = 3,981.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.03x = 10,127.58 × 3,981.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.03x = 40,325,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,325,795.49/7,339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.70

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