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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.16, 9,739.23 and 3,913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.16, 9,739.23 and 3,913.35 is: 5,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.16 : 9,739.23 = 3,913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.16/9,739.23 = 3,913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.16x = 9,739.23 × 3,913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.16x = 38,113,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113,015.72/7,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.62

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