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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.35, 9,743.06 and 3,916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.35, 9,743.06 and 3,916.55 is: 5,405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.35 : 9,743.06 = 3,916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.35/9,743.06 = 3,916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.35x = 9,743.06 × 3,916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.35x = 38,159,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159,142.72/7,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.48

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