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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.70, 9,725.69 and 3,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.70, 9,725.69 and 3,903.82 is: 5,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.70 : 9,725.69 = 3,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.70/9,725.69 = 3,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.70x = 9,725.69 × 3,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.70x = 37,967,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,967,328.58/7,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.20

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