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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.88, 9,742.66 and 3,916.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.88, 9,742.66 and 3,916.12 is: 5,404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.88 : 9,742.66 = 3,916.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.88/9,742.66 = 3,916.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.88x = 9,742.66 × 3,916.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.88x = 38,153,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153,425.68/7,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.26

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