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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.33, 9,718.14 and 3,898.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.33, 9,718.14 and 3,898.45 is: 5,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.33 : 9,718.14 = 3,898.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.33/9,718.14 = 3,898.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.33x = 9,718.14 × 3,898.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.33x = 37,885,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885,682.88/7,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.71

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