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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.56, 9,730.71 and 3,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.56, 9,730.71 and 3,907.50 is: 5,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.56 : 9,730.71 = 3,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.56/9,730.71 = 3,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.56x = 9,730.71 × 3,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.56x = 38,022,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,749.33/7,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.10

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