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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.41, 9,728.50 and 3,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.41, 9,728.50 and 3,905.60 is: 5,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.41 : 9,728.50 = 3,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.41/9,728.50 = 3,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.41x = 9,728.50 × 3,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.41x = 37,995,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995,629.60/7,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.90

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