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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.83, 10,151.14 and 3,998.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.83, 10,151.14 and 3,998.71 is: 5,518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.83 : 10,151.14 = 3,998.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.83/10,151.14 = 3,998.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.83x = 10,151.14 × 3,998.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.83x = 40,591,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,465.03/7,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.27

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