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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.08, 9,718.14 and 3,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.08, 9,718.14 and 3,898.44 is: 5,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.08 : 9,718.14 = 3,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.08/9,718.14 = 3,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.08x = 9,718.14 × 3,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.08x = 37,885,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885,585.70/7,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.89

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