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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.69, 9,728.15 and 3,862.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.69, 9,728.15 and 3,862.35 is: 5,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.69 : 9,728.15 = 3,862.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.69/9,728.15 = 3,862.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.69x = 9,728.15 × 3,862.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.69x = 37,573,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,573,486.18/7,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.81

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