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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.06, 9,741.69 and 3,872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.06, 9,741.69 and 3,872.50 is: 5,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.06 : 9,741.69 = 3,872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.06/9,741.69 = 3,872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.06x = 9,741.69 × 3,872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.06x = 37,724,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724,694.53/7,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.15

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