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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.97, 9,726.20 and 3,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.97, 9,726.20 and 3,861.28 is: 5,328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.97 : 9,726.20 = 3,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.97/9,726.20 = 3,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.97x = 9,726.20 × 3,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.97x = 37,555,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,581.54/7,047.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.57

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