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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.36, 9,739.24 and 3,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.36, 9,739.24 and 3,913.52 is: 5,400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.36 : 9,739.24 = 3,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.36/9,739.24 = 3,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.36x = 9,739.24 × 3,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.36x = 38,114,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114,710.52/7,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.70

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