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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.72, 10,103.96 and 3,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.72, 10,103.96 and 3,964.52 is: 5,471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.72 : 10,103.96 = 3,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.72/10,103.96 = 3,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.72x = 10,103.96 × 3,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.72x = 40,057,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,057,351.50/7,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.03

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