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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.73, 9,720.53 and 3,899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.73, 9,720.53 and 3,899.93 is: 5,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.73 : 9,720.53 = 3,899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.73/9,720.53 = 3,899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.73x = 9,720.53 × 3,899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.73x = 37,909,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,909,318.46/7,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.99

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