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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.21, 10,093.56 and 3,957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.21, 10,093.56 and 3,957.02 is: 5,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.21 : 10,093.56 = 3,957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.21/10,093.56 = 3,957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.21x = 10,093.56 × 3,957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.21x = 39,940,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940,418.79/7,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.66

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