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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.76, 9,728.67 and 3,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.76, 9,728.67 and 3,905.96 is: 5,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.76 : 9,728.67 = 3,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.76/9,728.67 = 3,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.76x = 9,728.67 × 3,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.76x = 37,999,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,999,747.23/7,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.22

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