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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.20, 9,791.55 and 3,951.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.20, 9,791.55 and 3,951.45 is: 5,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.20 : 9,791.55 = 3,951.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.20/9,791.55 = 3,951.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.20x = 9,791.55 × 3,951.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.20x = 38,690,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690,820.25/7,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.10

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