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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.15, 10,103.27 and 3,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.15, 10,103.27 and 3,964.04 is: 5,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.15 : 10,103.27 = 3,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.15/10,103.27 = 3,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.15x = 10,103.27 × 3,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.15x = 40,049,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,751.06/7,321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.42

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