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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.08, 9,719.58 and 3,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.08, 9,719.58 and 3,899.56 is: 5,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.08 : 9,719.58 = 3,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.08/9,719.58 = 3,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.08x = 9,719.58 × 3,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.08x = 37,902,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,902,085.38/7,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.46

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