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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.60, 9,743.41 and 3,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.60, 9,743.41 and 3,916.80 is: 5,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.60 : 9,743.41 = 3,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.60/9,743.41 = 3,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.60x = 9,743.41 × 3,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.60x = 38,162,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162,939.57/7,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.83

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