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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.66, 9,718.77 and 3,898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.66, 9,718.77 and 3,898.78 is: 5,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.66 : 9,718.77 = 3,898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.66/9,718.77 = 3,898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.66x = 9,718.77 × 3,898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.66x = 37,891,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891,346.10/7,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.26

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