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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.89, 10,140.09 and 3,990.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.89, 10,140.09 and 3,990.71 is: 5,507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.89 : 10,140.09 = 3,990.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.89/10,140.09 = 3,990.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.89x = 10,140.09 × 3,990.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.89x = 40,466,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466,153.37/7,347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.18

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