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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.46, 9,739.08 and 3,870.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.46, 9,739.08 and 3,870.59 is: 5,341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.46 : 9,739.08 = 3,870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.46/9,739.08 = 3,870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.46x = 9,739.08 × 3,870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.46x = 37,696,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696,010.00/7,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.30

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