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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.89, 9,739.51 and 3,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.89, 9,739.51 and 3,913.88 is: 5,400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.89 : 9,739.51 = 3,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.89/9,739.51 = 3,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.89x = 9,739.51 × 3,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.89x = 38,119,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,214.92/7,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.94

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