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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.56, 9,738.74 and 3,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.56, 9,738.74 and 3,913.52 is: 5,401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.56 : 9,738.74 = 3,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.56/9,738.74 = 3,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.56x = 9,738.74 × 3,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.56x = 38,112,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,685.50/7,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.03

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