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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.32, 10,104.73 and 3,965.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.32, 10,104.73 and 3,965.05 is: 5,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.32 : 10,104.73 = 3,965.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.32/10,104.73 = 3,965.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.32x = 10,104.73 × 3,965.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.32x = 40,065,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,065,759.69/7,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.73

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