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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.29, 10,096.41 and 3,959.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.29, 10,096.41 and 3,959.03 is: 5,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.29 : 10,096.41 = 3,959.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.29/10,096.41 = 3,959.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.29x = 10,096.41 × 3,959.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.29x = 39,971,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,971,980.18/7,316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.42

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