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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.26, 9,730.74 and 3,907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.26, 9,730.74 and 3,907.44 is: 5,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.26 : 9,730.74 = 3,907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.26/9,730.74 = 3,907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.26x = 9,730.74 × 3,907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.26x = 38,022,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,282.71/7,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.27

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