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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.76, 9,742.32 and 3,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.76, 9,742.32 and 3,915.92 is: 5,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.76 : 9,742.32 = 3,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.76/9,742.32 = 3,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.76x = 9,742.32 × 3,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.76x = 38,150,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150,145.73/7,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.89

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