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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.79, 9,728.69 and 3,905.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.79, 9,728.69 and 3,905.97 is: 5,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.79 : 9,728.69 = 3,905.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.79/9,728.69 = 3,905.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.79x = 9,728.69 × 3,905.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.79x = 37,999,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,999,951.75/7,049.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.22

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