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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.50, 10,091.21 and 3,955.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.50, 10,091.21 and 3,955.31 is: 5,458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.50 : 10,091.21 = 3,955.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.50/10,091.21 = 3,955.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.50x = 10,091.21 × 3,955.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.50x = 39,913,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,913,863.83/7,312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.31

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