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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.69, 9,737.19 and 3,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.69, 9,737.19 and 3,912.90 is: 5,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.69 : 9,737.19 = 3,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.69/9,737.19 = 3,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.69x = 9,737.19 × 3,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.69x = 38,100,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100,650.75/7,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.22

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