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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.44, 10,093.92 and 3,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.44, 10,093.92 and 3,957.24 is: 5,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.44 : 10,093.92 = 3,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.44/10,093.92 = 3,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.44x = 10,093.92 × 3,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.44x = 39,944,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,944,030.22/7,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.99

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