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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.03, 9,737.10 and 3,869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.03, 9,737.10 and 3,869.22 is: 5,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.03 : 9,737.10 = 3,869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.03/9,737.10 = 3,869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.03x = 9,737.10 × 3,869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.03x = 37,674,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674,982.06/7,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.40

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