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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.26, 9,736.19 and 3,868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.26, 9,736.19 and 3,868.73 is: 5,338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.26 : 9,736.19 = 3,868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.26/9,736.19 = 3,868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.26x = 9,736.19 × 3,868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.26x = 37,666,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,666,671.00/7,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.81

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