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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044, 9,720.72 and 3,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044, 9,720.72 and 3,900.24 is: 5,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044 : 9,720.72 = 3,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044/9,720.72 = 3,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044x = 9,720.72 × 3,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044x = 37,913,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,913,140.97/7,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.33

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