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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.52, 9,717.16 and 3,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.52, 9,717.16 and 3,897.68 is: 5,378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.52 : 9,717.16 = 3,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.52/9,717.16 = 3,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.52x = 9,717.16 × 3,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.52x = 37,874,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,874,380.19/7,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,378.72

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