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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.69, 10,102.55 and 3,963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.69, 10,102.55 and 3,963.50 is: 5,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.69 : 10,102.55 = 3,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.69/10,102.55 = 3,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.69x = 10,102.55 × 3,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.69x = 40,041,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041,471.35/7,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.63

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