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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.03, 9,741.39 and 3,872.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.03, 9,741.39 and 3,872.26 is: 5,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.03 : 9,741.39 = 3,872.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.03/9,741.39 = 3,872.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.03x = 9,741.39 × 3,872.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.03x = 37,721,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,721,221.54/7,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.68

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