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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.52, 10,095.34 and 3,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.52, 10,095.34 and 3,958.26 is: 5,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.52 : 10,095.34 = 3,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.52/10,095.34 = 3,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.52x = 10,095.34 × 3,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.52x = 39,959,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959,932.76/7,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.35

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