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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.99, 9,727.58 and 3,905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.99, 9,727.58 and 3,905.18 is: 5,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.99 : 9,727.58 = 3,905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.99/9,727.58 = 3,905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.99x = 9,727.58 × 3,905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.99x = 37,987,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,987,911.99/7,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.13

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