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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.30, 9,741.49 and 3,915.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.30, 9,741.49 and 3,915.42 is: 5,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.30 : 9,741.49 = 3,915.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.30/9,741.49 = 3,915.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.30x = 9,741.49 × 3,915.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.30x = 38,142,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,142,024.78/7,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.09

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