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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.57, 9,742.52 and 3,915.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.57, 9,742.52 and 3,915.75 is: 5,403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.57 : 9,742.52 = 3,915.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.57/9,742.52 = 3,915.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.57x = 9,742.52 × 3,915.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.57x = 38,149,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,253.11/7,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.91

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