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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.67, 9,728.41 and 3,905.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.67, 9,728.41 and 3,905.79 is: 5,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.67 : 9,728.41 = 3,905.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.67/9,728.41 = 3,905.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.67x = 9,728.41 × 3,905.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.67x = 37,997,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,997,126.49/7,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.92

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