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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.40, 10,147.39 and 3,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.40, 10,147.39 and 3,996.14 is: 5,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.40 : 10,147.39 = 3,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.40/10,147.39 = 3,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.40x = 10,147.39 × 3,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.40x = 40,550,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,550,352.83/7,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.50

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