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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.18, 9,723.84 and 3,859.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.18, 9,723.84 and 3,859.43 is: 5,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.18 : 9,723.84 = 3,859.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.18/9,723.84 = 3,859.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.18x = 9,723.84 × 3,859.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.18x = 37,528,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528,431.19/7,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.07

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