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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.08, 10,140.32 and 3,990.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.08, 10,140.32 and 3,990.87 is: 5,507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.08 : 10,140.32 = 3,990.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.08/10,140.32 = 3,990.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.08x = 10,140.32 × 3,990.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.08x = 40,468,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,468,698.88/7,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.38

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