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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.32, 10,137.96 and 3,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.32, 10,137.96 and 3,989.26 is: 5,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.32 : 10,137.96 = 3,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.32/10,137.96 = 3,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.32x = 10,137.96 × 3,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.32x = 40,442,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442,958.31/7,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.20

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