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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,353.89, 10,148.55 and 3,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,353.89, 10,148.55 and 3,996.67 is: 5,515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,353.89 : 10,148.55 = 3,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,353.89/10,148.55 = 3,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,353.89x = 10,148.55 × 3,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,353.89x = 40,560,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,560,405.33/7,353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.50

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