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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.71, 10,091.49 and 3,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.71, 10,091.49 and 3,955.49 is: 5,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.71 : 10,091.49 = 3,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.71/10,091.49 = 3,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.71x = 10,091.49 × 3,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.71x = 39,916,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916,787.78/7,312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.55

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