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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.24, 9,738.96 and 3,913.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.24, 9,738.96 and 3,913.42 is: 5,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.24 : 9,738.96 = 3,913.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.24/9,738.96 = 3,913.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.24x = 9,738.96 × 3,913.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.24x = 38,112,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,640.84/7,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.50

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