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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.88, 9,739.76 and 3,871.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.88, 9,739.76 and 3,871.25 is: 5,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.88 : 9,739.76 = 3,871.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.88/9,739.76 = 3,871.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.88x = 9,739.76 × 3,871.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.88x = 37,704,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,977.84/7,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.26

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