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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.07, 10,101.70 and 3,962.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.07, 10,101.70 and 3,962.91 is: 5,468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.07 : 10,101.70 = 3,962.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.07/10,101.70 = 3,962.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.07x = 10,101.70 × 3,962.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.07x = 40,032,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032,148.49/7,320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.82

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