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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.58, 9,729.78 and 3,906.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.58, 9,729.78 and 3,906.76 is: 5,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.58 : 9,729.78 = 3,906.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.58/9,729.78 = 3,906.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.58x = 9,729.78 × 3,906.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.58x = 38,011,915.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011,915.31/7,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.32

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