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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.95, 9,721.91 and 3,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.95, 9,721.91 and 3,901.07 is: 5,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.95 : 9,721.91 = 3,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.95/9,721.91 = 3,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.95x = 9,721.91 × 3,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.95x = 37,925,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925,851.44/7,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.41

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