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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.08, 9,723.60 and 3,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.08, 9,723.60 and 3,902.32 is: 5,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.08 : 9,723.60 = 3,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.08/9,723.60 = 3,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.08x = 9,723.60 × 3,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.08x = 37,944,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944,598.75/7,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.21

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