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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.56, 10,103.71 and 3,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.56, 10,103.71 and 3,964.34 is: 5,470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.56 : 10,103.71 = 3,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.56/10,103.71 = 3,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.56x = 10,103.71 × 3,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.56x = 40,054,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054,541.70/7,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.77

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