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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.10, 9,742.72 and 3,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.10, 9,742.72 and 3,916.30 is: 5,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.10 : 9,742.72 = 3,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.10/9,742.72 = 3,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.10x = 9,742.72 × 3,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.10x = 38,155,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,155,355.83/7,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.13

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