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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.78, 9,739.74 and 3,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.78, 9,739.74 and 3,913.96 is: 5,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.78 : 9,739.74 = 3,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.78/9,739.74 = 3,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.78x = 9,739.74 × 3,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.78x = 38,120,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,952.77/7,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.27

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