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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.91, 10,131.67 and 3,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.91, 10,131.67 and 3,984.73 is: 5,498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.91 : 10,131.67 = 3,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.91/10,131.67 = 3,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.91x = 10,131.67 × 3,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.91x = 40,371,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371,969.40/7,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.84

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