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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.16, 9,742.41 and 3,872.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.16, 9,742.41 and 3,872.95 is: 5,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.16 : 9,742.41 = 3,872.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.16/9,742.41 = 3,872.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.16x = 9,742.41 × 3,872.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.16x = 37,731,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731,842.45/7,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.33

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