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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.41, 10,096.62 and 3,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.41, 10,096.62 and 3,959.28 is: 5,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.41 : 10,096.62 = 3,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.41/10,096.62 = 3,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.41x = 10,096.62 × 3,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.41x = 39,975,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,975,364.19/7,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.80

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