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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.77, 10,149.55 and 3,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.77, 10,149.55 and 3,997.58 is: 5,516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.77 : 10,149.55 = 3,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.77/10,149.55 = 3,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.77x = 10,149.55 × 3,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.77x = 40,573,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573,628.38/7,354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.64

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