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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.80, 9,737.58 and 3,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.80, 9,737.58 and 3,913 is: 5,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.80 : 9,737.58 = 3,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.80/9,737.58 = 3,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.80x = 9,737.58 × 3,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.80x = 38,103,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,103,150.54/7,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.26

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