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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.24, 9,742.14 and 3,915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.24, 9,742.14 and 3,915.72 is: 5,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.24 : 9,742.14 = 3,915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.24/9,742.14 = 3,915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.24x = 9,742.14 × 3,915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.24x = 38,147,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147,492.44/7,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.91

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