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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.33, 10,086.86 and 3,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.33, 10,086.86 and 3,952.12 is: 5,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.33 : 10,086.86 = 3,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.33/10,086.86 = 3,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.33x = 10,086.86 × 3,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.33x = 39,864,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864,461.38/7,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.91

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