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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.41, 9,791.73 and 3,951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.41, 9,791.73 and 3,951.66 is: 5,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.41 : 9,791.73 = 3,951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.41/9,791.73 = 3,951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.41x = 9,791.73 × 3,951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.41x = 38,693,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693,587.77/7,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.33

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