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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.34, 9,729.49 and 3,906.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.34, 9,729.49 and 3,906.53 is: 5,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.34 : 9,729.49 = 3,906.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.34/9,729.49 = 3,906.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.34x = 9,729.49 × 3,906.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.34x = 38,008,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,008,534.80/7,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.02

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