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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.26, 10,095.04 and 3,958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.26, 10,095.04 and 3,958.08 is: 5,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.26 : 10,095.04 = 3,958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.26/10,095.04 = 3,958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.26x = 10,095.04 × 3,958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.26x = 39,956,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956,975.92/7,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.14

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