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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.53, 10,095.42 and 3,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.53, 10,095.42 and 3,958.33 is: 5,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.53 : 10,095.42 = 3,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.53/10,095.42 = 3,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.53x = 10,095.42 × 3,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.53x = 39,961,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961,003.85/7,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.49

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