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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.51, 9,729.59 and 3,906.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.51, 9,729.59 and 3,906.63 is: 5,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.51 : 9,729.59 = 3,906.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.51/9,729.59 = 3,906.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.51x = 9,729.59 × 3,906.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.51x = 38,009,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009,888.65/7,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.08

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