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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.72, 9,717.66 and 3,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.72, 9,717.66 and 3,898.20 is: 5,379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.72 : 9,717.66 = 3,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.72/9,717.66 = 3,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.72x = 9,717.66 × 3,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.72x = 37,881,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881,382.21/7,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.56

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