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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.19, 9,723.74 and 3,902.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.19, 9,723.74 and 3,902.38 is: 5,385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.19 : 9,723.74 = 3,902.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.19/9,723.74 = 3,902.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.19x = 9,723.74 × 3,902.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.19x = 37,945,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,945,684.68/7,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.28

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