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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.46, 10,147.91 and 3,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.46, 10,147.91 and 3,996.26 is: 5,514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.46 : 10,147.91 = 3,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.46/10,147.91 = 3,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.46x = 10,147.91 × 3,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.46x = 40,553,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,553,654.15/7,353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.91

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