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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.72, 9,726.16 and 3,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.72, 9,726.16 and 3,903.91 is: 5,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.72 : 9,726.16 = 3,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.72/9,726.16 = 3,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.72x = 9,726.16 × 3,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.72x = 37,970,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970,004.65/7,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.56

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