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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.38, 9,720.15 and 3,899.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.38, 9,720.15 and 3,899.59 is: 5,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.38 : 9,720.15 = 3,899.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.38/9,720.15 = 3,899.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.38x = 9,720.15 × 3,899.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.38x = 37,904,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904,599.74/7,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.59

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