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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.35, 9,742.22 and 3,915.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.35, 9,742.22 and 3,915.53 is: 5,403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.35 : 9,742.22 = 3,915.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.35/9,742.22 = 3,915.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.35x = 9,742.22 × 3,915.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.35x = 38,145,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,959.45/7,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.61

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