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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.79, 9,732.69 and 3,866.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.79, 9,732.69 and 3,866.13 is: 5,335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.79 : 9,732.69 = 3,866.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.79/9,732.69 = 3,866.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.79x = 9,732.69 × 3,866.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.79x = 37,627,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627,844.79/7,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.17

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