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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.79, 9,736.84 and 3,868.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.79, 9,736.84 and 3,868.99 is: 5,339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.79 : 9,736.84 = 3,868.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.79/9,736.84 = 3,868.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.79x = 9,736.84 × 3,868.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.79x = 37,671,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,671,736.59/7,055.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.12

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