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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.08, 9,729.20 and 3,906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.08, 9,729.20 and 3,906.56 is: 5,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.08 : 9,729.20 = 3,906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.08/9,729.20 = 3,906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.08x = 9,729.20 × 3,906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.08x = 38,007,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,007,703.55/7,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.10

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