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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.30, 9,729.92 and 3,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.30, 9,729.92 and 3,906.70 is: 5,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.30 : 9,729.92 = 3,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.30/9,729.92 = 3,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.30x = 9,729.92 × 3,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.30x = 38,011,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011,878.46/7,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.53

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