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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.87, 10,140.02 and 3,990.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.87, 10,140.02 and 3,990.66 is: 5,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.87 : 10,140.02 = 3,990.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.87/10,140.02 = 3,990.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.87x = 10,140.02 × 3,990.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.87x = 40,465,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,465,331.49/7,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.09

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