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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.02, 10,151.33 and 3,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.02, 10,151.33 and 3,998.84 is: 5,518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.02 : 10,151.33 = 3,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.02/10,151.33 = 3,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.02x = 10,151.33 × 3,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.02x = 40,593,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,593,473.71/7,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.41

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