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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.84, 9,733.80 and 3,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.84, 9,733.80 and 3,909.84 is: 5,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.84 : 9,733.80 = 3,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.84/9,733.80 = 3,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.84x = 9,733.80 × 3,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.84x = 38,057,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,600.59/7,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.30

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