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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.08, 9,742.24 and 3,915.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.08, 9,742.24 and 3,915.86 is: 5,404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.08 : 9,742.24 = 3,915.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.08/9,742.24 = 3,915.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.08x = 9,742.24 × 3,915.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.08x = 38,149,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,247.93/7,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.28

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