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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.03, 9,737.90 and 3,912.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.03, 9,737.90 and 3,912.15 is: 5,399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.03 : 9,737.90 = 3,912.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.03/9,737.90 = 3,912.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.03x = 9,737.90 × 3,912.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.03x = 38,096,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,105.92/7,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.09

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