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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.71, 9,729.96 and 3,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.71, 9,729.96 and 3,906.90 is: 5,391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.71 : 9,729.96 = 3,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.71/9,729.96 = 3,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.71x = 9,729.96 × 3,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.71x = 38,013,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013,966.07/7,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.51

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