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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.88, 9,731.93 and 3,908.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.88, 9,731.93 and 3,908.07 is: 5,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.88 : 9,731.93 = 3,908.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.88/9,731.93 = 3,908.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.88x = 9,731.93 × 3,908.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.88x = 38,033,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033,044.13/7,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.32

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