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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.47, 10,151.50 and 3,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.47, 10,151.50 and 3,999.25 is: 5,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.47 : 10,151.50 = 3,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.47/10,151.50 = 3,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.47x = 10,151.50 × 3,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.47x = 40,598,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598,366.38/7,356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.73

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