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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.42, 9,730.52 and 3,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.42, 9,730.52 and 3,907.63 is: 5,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.42 : 9,730.52 = 3,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.42/9,730.52 = 3,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.42x = 9,730.52 × 3,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.42x = 38,023,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023,242.66/7,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.28

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