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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.03, 10,151.12 and 3,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.03, 10,151.12 and 3,998.73 is: 5,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.03 : 10,151.12 = 3,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.03/10,151.12 = 3,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.03x = 10,151.12 × 3,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.03x = 40,591,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591,568.08/7,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.14

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