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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.96, 9,726.48 and 3,903.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.96, 9,726.48 and 3,903.93 is: 5,387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.96 : 9,726.48 = 3,903.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.96/9,726.48 = 3,903.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.96x = 9,726.48 × 3,903.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.96x = 37,971,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,971,497.07/7,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.59

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