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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057, 9,738.66 and 3,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057, 9,738.66 and 3,913.39 is: 5,400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057 : 9,738.66 = 3,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057/9,738.66 = 3,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057x = 9,738.66 × 3,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057x = 38,111,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,111,174.66/7,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.48

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