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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.52, 9,743.13 and 3,916.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.52, 9,743.13 and 3,916.50 is: 5,404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.52 : 9,743.13 = 3,916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.52/9,743.13 = 3,916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.52x = 9,743.13 × 3,916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.52x = 38,158,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158,968.65/7,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.56

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