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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.81, 10,952.46 and 3,976.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.81, 10,952.46 and 3,976.71 is: 5,952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.81 : 10,952.46 = 3,976.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.81/10,952.46 = 3,976.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.81x = 10,952.46 × 3,976.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.81x = 43,554,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,554,757.21/7,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.70

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