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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.24, 9,730.68 and 3,907.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.24, 9,730.68 and 3,907.42 is: 5,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.24 : 9,730.68 = 3,907.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.24/9,730.68 = 3,907.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.24x = 9,730.68 × 3,907.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.24x = 38,021,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,021,853.65/7,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.22

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