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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.72, 9,739.38 and 3,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.72, 9,739.38 and 3,913.84 is: 5,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.72 : 9,739.38 = 3,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.72/9,739.38 = 3,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.72x = 9,739.38 × 3,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.72x = 38,118,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,118,375.02/7,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.95

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