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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.80, 9,718.34 and 3,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.80, 9,718.34 and 3,898.60 is: 5,380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.80 : 9,718.34 = 3,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.80/9,718.34 = 3,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.80x = 9,718.34 × 3,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.80x = 37,887,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,887,920.32/7,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.43

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