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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.88, 9,720.62 and 3,900.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.88, 9,720.62 and 3,900.13 is: 5,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.88 : 9,720.62 = 3,900.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.88/9,720.62 = 3,900.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.88x = 9,720.62 × 3,900.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.88x = 37,911,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911,681.68/7,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.22

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