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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.88, 9,742.98 and 3,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.88, 9,742.98 and 3,916.08 is: 5,404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.88 : 9,742.98 = 3,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.88/9,742.98 = 3,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.88x = 9,742.98 × 3,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.88x = 38,154,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154,289.12/7,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.38

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