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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.16, 9,725.38 and 3,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.16, 9,725.38 and 3,903.34 is: 5,386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.16 : 9,725.38 = 3,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.16/9,725.38 = 3,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.16x = 9,725.38 × 3,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.16x = 37,961,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,961,464.77/7,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.77

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