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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.76, 9,736.80 and 3,911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.76, 9,736.80 and 3,911.88 is: 5,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.76 : 9,736.80 = 3,911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.76/9,736.80 = 3,911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.76x = 9,736.80 × 3,911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.76x = 38,089,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,089,193.18/7,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.31

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