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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.58, 10,140.72 and 3,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.58, 10,140.72 and 3,991.31 is: 5,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.58 : 10,140.72 = 3,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.58/10,140.72 = 3,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.58x = 10,140.72 × 3,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.58x = 40,474,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474,706.44/7,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.83

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