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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.55, 10,138.05 and 3,989.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.55, 10,138.05 and 3,989.22 is: 5,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.55 : 10,138.05 = 3,989.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.55/10,138.05 = 3,989.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.55x = 10,138.05 × 3,989.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.55x = 40,442,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442,911.82/7,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.02

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