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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.15, 9,729.10 and 3,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.15, 9,729.10 and 3,863.70 is: 5,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.15 : 9,729.10 = 3,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.15/9,729.10 = 3,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.15x = 9,729.10 × 3,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.15x = 37,590,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,590,323.67/7,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.85

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