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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.93, 10,151.39 and 3,998.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.93, 10,151.39 and 3,998.97 is: 5,518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.93 : 10,151.39 = 3,998.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.93/10,151.39 = 3,998.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.93x = 10,151.39 × 3,998.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.93x = 40,595,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,595,084.07/7,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.69

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