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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.30, 9,742.43 and 3,916.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.30, 9,742.43 and 3,916.50 is: 5,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.30 : 9,742.43 = 3,916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.30/9,742.43 = 3,916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.30x = 9,742.43 × 3,916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.30x = 38,156,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,156,227.10/7,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.10

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