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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.44, 10,140.93 and 3,991.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.44, 10,140.93 and 3,991.29 is: 5,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.44 : 10,140.93 = 3,991.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.44/10,140.93 = 3,991.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.44x = 10,140.93 × 3,991.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.44x = 40,475,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,475,392.50/7,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.03

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