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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.72, 9,724.68 and 3,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.72, 9,724.68 and 3,902.96 is: 5,386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.72 : 9,724.68 = 3,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.72/9,724.68 = 3,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.72x = 9,724.68 × 3,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.72x = 37,955,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,955,037.05/7,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.20

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