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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.55, 9,732.52 and 3,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.55, 9,732.52 and 3,908.73 is: 5,394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.55 : 9,732.52 = 3,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.55/9,732.52 = 3,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.55x = 9,732.52 × 3,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.55x = 38,041,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041,792.90/7,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.05

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