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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.03, 10,146.97 and 3,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.03, 10,146.97 and 3,995.73 is: 5,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.03 : 10,146.97 = 3,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.03/10,146.97 = 3,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.03x = 10,146.97 × 3,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.03x = 40,544,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,544,557.43/7,353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.99

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