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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.92, 9,726.72 and 3,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.92, 9,726.72 and 3,904.40 is: 5,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.92 : 9,726.72 = 3,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.92/9,726.72 = 3,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.92x = 9,726.72 × 3,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.92x = 37,977,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977,005.57/7,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.40

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