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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.22, 9,727.38 and 3,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.22, 9,727.38 and 3,861.80 is: 5,328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.22 : 9,727.38 = 3,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.22/9,727.38 = 3,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.22x = 9,727.38 × 3,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.22x = 37,565,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565,196.08/7,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,328.99

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