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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.79, 10,093.01 and 3,956.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.79, 10,093.01 and 3,956.59 is: 5,460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.79 : 10,093.01 = 3,956.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.79/10,093.01 = 3,956.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.79x = 10,093.01 × 3,956.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.79x = 39,933,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933,902.44/7,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.09

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