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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.44, 10,138.19 and 3,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.44, 10,138.19 and 3,989.26 is: 5,505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.44 : 10,138.19 = 3,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.44/10,138.19 = 3,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.44x = 10,138.19 × 3,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.44x = 40,443,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,875.84/7,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.23

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