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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.08, 9,721.72 and 3,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.08, 9,721.72 and 3,901 is: 5,383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.08 : 9,721.72 = 3,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.08/9,721.72 = 3,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.08x = 9,721.72 × 3,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.08x = 37,924,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924,429.72/7,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.11

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