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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.40, 9,791.69 and 3,951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.40, 9,791.69 and 3,951.59 is: 5,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.40 : 9,791.69 = 3,951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.40/9,791.69 = 3,951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.40x = 9,791.69 × 3,951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.40x = 38,692,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,692,675.57/7,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.21

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