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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.56, 9,724.36 and 3,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.56, 9,724.36 and 3,903.04 is: 5,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.56 : 9,724.36 = 3,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.56/9,724.36 = 3,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.56x = 9,724.36 × 3,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.56x = 37,954,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954,566.05/7,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.25

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