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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.72, 9,739.44 and 3,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.72, 9,739.44 and 3,913.92 is: 5,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.72 : 9,739.44 = 3,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.72/9,739.44 = 3,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.72x = 9,739.44 × 3,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.72x = 38,119,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,389.00/7,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.86

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