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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.20, 10,093.58 and 3,957.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.20, 10,093.58 and 3,957.01 is: 5,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.20 : 10,093.58 = 3,957.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.20/10,093.58 = 3,957.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.20x = 10,093.58 × 3,957.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.20x = 39,940,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940,346.53/7,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.66

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