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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.88, 10,554.98 and 3,920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.88, 10,554.98 and 3,920.12 is: 5,870.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.88 : 10,554.98 = 3,920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.88/10,554.98 = 3,920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.88x = 10,554.98 × 3,920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.88x = 41,376,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,376,755.40/7,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.81

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