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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.53, 9,742.20 and 3,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.53, 9,742.20 and 3,915.92 is: 5,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.53 : 9,742.20 = 3,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.53/9,742.20 = 3,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.53x = 9,742.20 × 3,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.53x = 38,149,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,675.82/7,059.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.00

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