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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.38, 9,717.30 and 3,897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.38, 9,717.30 and 3,897.77 is: 5,379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.38 : 9,717.30 = 3,897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.38/9,717.30 = 3,897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.38x = 9,717.30 × 3,897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.38x = 37,875,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,875,751.83/7,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.03

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