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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.87, 9,717.78 and 3,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.87, 9,717.78 and 3,855.15 is: 5,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.87 : 9,717.78 = 3,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.87/9,717.78 = 3,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.87x = 9,717.78 × 3,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.87x = 37,463,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463,514.25/7,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.11

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