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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.37, 10,150.49 and 3,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.37, 10,150.49 and 3,998.24 is: 5,517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.37 : 10,150.49 = 3,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.37/10,150.49 = 3,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.37x = 10,150.49 × 3,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.37x = 40,584,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,584,095.14/7,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,517.61

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