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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.95, 10,098.70 and 3,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.95, 10,098.70 and 3,960.70 is: 5,465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.95 : 10,098.70 = 3,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.95/10,098.70 = 3,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.95x = 10,098.70 × 3,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.95x = 39,997,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,885.94/7,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.72

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