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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.60, 9,723.26 and 3,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.60, 9,723.26 and 3,901.86 is: 5,384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.60 : 9,723.26 = 3,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.60/9,723.26 = 3,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.60x = 9,723.26 × 3,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.60x = 37,938,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,938,731.14/7,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.74

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