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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.88, 9,726.14 and 3,904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.88, 9,726.14 and 3,904.14 is: 5,387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.88 : 9,726.14 = 3,904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.88/9,726.14 = 3,904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.88x = 9,726.14 × 3,904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.88x = 37,972,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,972,212.22/7,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.75

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