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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.61, 9,736.62 and 3,868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.61, 9,736.62 and 3,868.98 is: 5,339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.61 : 9,736.62 = 3,868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.61/9,736.62 = 3,868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.61x = 9,736.62 × 3,868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.61x = 37,670,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670,788.05/7,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.13

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