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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.83, 10,098.57 and 3,960.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.83, 10,098.57 and 3,960.65 is: 5,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.83 : 10,098.57 = 3,960.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.83/10,098.57 = 3,960.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.83x = 10,098.57 × 3,960.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.83x = 39,996,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,996,901.27/7,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.68

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