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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.23, 10,093.59 and 3,957.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.23, 10,093.59 and 3,957.04 is: 5,460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.23 : 10,093.59 = 3,957.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.23/10,093.59 = 3,957.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.23x = 10,093.59 × 3,957.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.23x = 39,940,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940,714.14/7,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.69

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