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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.19, 9,727.87 and 3,905.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.19, 9,727.87 and 3,905.38 is: 5,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.19 : 9,727.87 = 3,905.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.19/9,727.87 = 3,905.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.19x = 9,727.87 × 3,905.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.19x = 37,991,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991,028.94/7,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.42

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