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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.01, 10,091.96 and 3,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.01, 10,091.96 and 3,955.83 is: 5,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.01 : 10,091.96 = 3,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.01/10,091.96 = 3,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.01x = 10,091.96 × 3,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.01x = 39,922,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,922,058.35/7,313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.05

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