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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.33, 10,140.67 and 3,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.33, 10,140.67 and 3,991.12 is: 5,507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.33 : 10,140.67 = 3,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.33/10,140.67 = 3,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.33x = 10,140.67 × 3,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.33x = 40,472,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,472,630.85/7,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.73

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