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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.54, 10,095.37 and 3,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.54, 10,095.37 and 3,958.28 is: 5,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.54 : 10,095.37 = 3,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.54/10,095.37 = 3,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.54x = 10,095.37 × 3,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.54x = 39,960,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960,311.06/7,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.39

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