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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.28, 9,741.42 and 3,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.28, 9,741.42 and 3,915.28 is: 5,402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.28 : 9,741.42 = 3,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.28/9,741.42 = 3,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.28x = 9,741.42 × 3,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.28x = 38,140,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,140,386.90/7,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.87

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