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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.81, 10,950.96 and 3,975.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.81, 10,950.96 and 3,975.71 is: 5,951.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.81 : 10,950.96 = 3,975.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.81/10,950.96 = 3,975.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.81x = 10,950.96 × 3,975.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.81x = 43,537,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537,841.18/7,315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.20

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