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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.38, 9,791.70 and 3,951.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.38, 9,791.70 and 3,951.64 is: 5,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.38 : 9,791.70 = 3,951.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.38/9,791.70 = 3,951.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.38x = 9,791.70 × 3,951.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.38x = 38,693,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693,273.39/7,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.31

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