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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.30, 9,732.17 and 3,908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.30, 9,732.17 and 3,908.49 is: 5,393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.30 : 9,732.17 = 3,908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.30/9,732.17 = 3,908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.30x = 9,732.17 × 3,908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.30x = 38,038,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,038,069.58/7,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.72

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