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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.37, 9,729.48 and 3,906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.37, 9,729.48 and 3,906.55 is: 5,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.37 : 9,729.48 = 3,906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.37/9,729.48 = 3,906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.37x = 9,729.48 × 3,906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.37x = 38,008,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,008,700.09/7,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.03

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