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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.36, 9,725.16 and 3,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.36, 9,725.16 and 3,903.48 is: 5,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.36 : 9,725.16 = 3,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.36/9,725.16 = 3,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.36x = 9,725.16 × 3,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.36x = 37,961,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,961,967.56/7,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.69

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