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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.98, 10,093.26 and 3,956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.98, 10,093.26 and 3,956.76 is: 5,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.98 : 10,093.26 = 3,956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.98/10,093.26 = 3,956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.98x = 10,093.26 × 3,956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.98x = 39,936,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,936,626.73/7,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.32

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