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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.97, 9,738.57 and 3,913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.97, 9,738.57 and 3,913.15 is: 5,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.97 : 9,738.57 = 3,913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.97/9,738.57 = 3,913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.97x = 9,738.57 × 3,913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.97x = 38,108,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108,485.20/7,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.12

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