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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.34, 9,723.96 and 3,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.34, 9,723.96 and 3,902.46 is: 5,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.34 : 9,723.96 = 3,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.34/9,723.96 = 3,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.34x = 9,723.96 × 3,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.34x = 37,947,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,947,364.94/7,046.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.40

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