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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.26, 9,730.86 and 3,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.26, 9,730.86 and 3,864.86 is: 5,333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.26 : 9,730.86 = 3,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.26/9,730.86 = 3,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.26x = 9,730.86 × 3,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.26x = 37,608,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608,450.53/7,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.58

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