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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.51, 10,103.66 and 3,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.51, 10,103.66 and 3,964.32 is: 5,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.51 : 10,103.66 = 3,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.51/10,103.66 = 3,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.51x = 10,103.66 × 3,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.51x = 40,054,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054,141.41/7,321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.75

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