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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.94, 9,738.72 and 3,913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.94, 9,738.72 and 3,913.12 is: 5,400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.94 : 9,738.72 = 3,913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.94/9,738.72 = 3,913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.94x = 9,738.72 × 3,913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.94x = 38,108,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108,780.01/7,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.18

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