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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.31, 10,106.21 and 3,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.31, 10,106.21 and 3,966.13 is: 5,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.31 : 10,106.21 = 3,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.31/10,106.21 = 3,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.31x = 10,106.21 × 3,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.31x = 40,082,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082,497.57/7,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.28

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