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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.96, 10,089.10 and 3,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.96, 10,089.10 and 3,953.78 is: 5,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.96 : 10,089.10 = 3,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.96/10,089.10 = 3,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.96x = 10,089.10 × 3,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.96x = 39,890,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,890,081.80/7,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.20

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