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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.94, 9,725.26 and 3,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.94, 9,725.26 and 3,903.32 is: 5,386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.94 : 9,725.26 = 3,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.94/9,725.26 = 3,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.94x = 9,725.26 × 3,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.94x = 37,960,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,960,801.86/7,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.85

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