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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.44, 9,738.84 and 3,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.44, 9,738.84 and 3,913.44 is: 5,400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.44 : 9,738.84 = 3,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.44/9,738.84 = 3,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.44x = 9,738.84 × 3,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.44x = 38,112,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,366.01/7,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.31

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