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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.86, 10,152.57 and 3,999.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.86, 10,152.57 and 3,999.67 is: 5,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.86 : 10,152.57 = 3,999.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.86/10,152.57 = 3,999.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.86x = 10,152.57 × 3,999.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.86x = 40,606,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,606,917.48/7,356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.60

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