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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.34, 10,095.17 and 3,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.34, 10,095.17 and 3,958.16 is: 5,462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.34 : 10,095.17 = 3,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.34/10,095.17 = 3,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.34x = 10,095.17 × 3,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.34x = 39,958,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958,227.82/7,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.26

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