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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.69, 9,742.68 and 3,915.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.69, 9,742.68 and 3,915.88 is: 5,404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.69 : 9,742.68 = 3,915.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.69/9,742.68 = 3,915.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.69x = 9,742.68 × 3,915.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.69x = 38,151,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,141.40/7,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.08

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