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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.14, 9,738.59 and 3,870.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.14, 9,738.59 and 3,870.33 is: 5,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.14 : 9,738.59 = 3,870.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.14/9,738.59 = 3,870.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.14x = 9,738.59 × 3,870.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.14x = 37,691,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,691,537.68/7,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.91

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