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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.74, 9,724.48 and 3,902.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.74, 9,724.48 and 3,902.93 is: 5,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.74 : 9,724.48 = 3,902.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.74/9,724.48 = 3,902.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.74x = 9,724.48 × 3,902.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.74x = 37,953,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953,906.35/7,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.03

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