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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.76, 9,737.88 and 3,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.76, 9,737.88 and 3,869.92 is: 5,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.76 : 9,737.88 = 3,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.76/9,737.88 = 3,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.76x = 9,737.88 × 3,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.76x = 37,684,816.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684,816.57/7,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.24

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