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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.62, 10,098.32 and 3,960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.62, 10,098.32 and 3,960.44 is: 5,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.62 : 10,098.32 = 3,960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.62/10,098.32 = 3,960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.62x = 10,098.32 × 3,960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.62x = 39,993,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,993,790.46/7,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.41

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