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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.58, 10,138.28 and 3,989.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.58, 10,138.28 and 3,989.38 is: 5,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.58 : 10,138.28 = 3,989.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.58/10,138.28 = 3,989.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.58x = 10,138.28 × 3,989.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.58x = 40,445,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,445,451.47/7,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.34

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