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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.32, 9,728.07 and 3,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.32, 9,728.07 and 3,905.50 is: 5,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.32 : 9,728.07 = 3,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.32/9,728.07 = 3,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.32x = 9,728.07 × 3,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.32x = 37,992,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992,977.39/7,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.59

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