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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.76, 9,724.46 and 3,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.76, 9,724.46 and 3,860.08 is: 5,326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.76 : 9,724.46 = 3,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.76/9,724.46 = 3,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.76x = 9,724.46 × 3,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.76x = 37,537,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537,193.56/7,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.87

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