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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.53, 10,094.04 and 3,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.53, 10,094.04 and 3,957.33 is: 5,461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.53 : 10,094.04 = 3,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.53/10,094.04 = 3,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.53x = 10,094.04 × 3,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.53x = 39,945,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,945,470.33/7,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,461.11

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