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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.92, 9,726.18 and 3,861.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.92, 9,726.18 and 3,861.18 is: 5,328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.92 : 9,726.18 = 3,861.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.92/9,726.18 = 3,861.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.92x = 9,726.18 × 3,861.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.92x = 37,554,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,554,531.69/7,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.46

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