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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.31, 9,722.84 and 3,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.31, 9,722.84 and 3,901.50 is: 5,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.31 : 9,722.84 = 3,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.31/9,722.84 = 3,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.31x = 9,722.84 × 3,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.31x = 37,933,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,640.75/7,045.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.24

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