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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.29, 9,724.26 and 3,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.29, 9,724.26 and 3,902.50 is: 5,385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.29 : 9,724.26 = 3,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.29/9,724.26 = 3,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.29x = 9,724.26 × 3,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.29x = 37,948,924.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,948,924.65/7,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.66

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