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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.42, 9,721.97 and 3,900.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.42, 9,721.97 and 3,900.61 is: 5,383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.42 : 9,721.97 = 3,900.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.42/9,721.97 = 3,900.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.42x = 9,721.97 × 3,900.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.42x = 37,921,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921,613.40/7,044.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.21

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