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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.28, 9,737.69 and 3,912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.28, 9,737.69 and 3,912.47 is: 5,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.28 : 9,737.69 = 3,912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.28/9,737.69 = 3,912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.28x = 9,737.69 × 3,912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.28x = 38,098,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,388.26/7,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.22

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