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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.23, 9,729.32 and 3,907.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.23, 9,729.32 and 3,907.03 is: 5,391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.23 : 9,729.32 = 3,907.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.23/9,729.32 = 3,907.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.23x = 9,729.32 × 3,907.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.23x = 38,012,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012,745.12/7,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.70

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