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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.17, 9,730.53 and 3,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.17, 9,730.53 and 3,907.29 is: 5,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.17 : 9,730.53 = 3,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.17/9,730.53 = 3,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.17x = 9,730.53 × 3,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.17x = 38,020,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020,002.56/7,051.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.01

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