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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.69, 9,741.33 and 3,915.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.69, 9,741.33 and 3,915.90 is: 5,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.69 : 9,741.33 = 3,915.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.69/9,741.33 = 3,915.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.69x = 9,741.33 × 3,915.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.69x = 38,146,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146,074.15/7,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.36

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