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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.32, 9,739.20 and 3,913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.32, 9,739.20 and 3,913.71 is: 5,400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.32 : 9,739.20 = 3,913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.32/9,739.20 = 3,913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.32x = 9,739.20 × 3,913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.32x = 38,116,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,116,404.43/7,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.97

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