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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.52, 10,151.58 and 3,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.52, 10,151.58 and 3,999.30 is: 5,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.52 : 10,151.58 = 3,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.52/10,151.58 = 3,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.52x = 10,151.58 × 3,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.52x = 40,599,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,599,213.89/7,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.81

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