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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.52, 9,791.68 and 3,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.52, 9,791.68 and 3,951.84 is: 5,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.52 : 9,791.68 = 3,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.52/9,791.68 = 3,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.52x = 9,791.68 × 3,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.52x = 38,695,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,695,152.69/7,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.46

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