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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.62, 10,087.27 and 3,952.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.62, 10,087.27 and 3,952.43 is: 5,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.62 : 10,087.27 = 3,952.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.62/10,087.27 = 3,952.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.62x = 10,087.27 × 3,952.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.62x = 39,869,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,869,220.90/7,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.35

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