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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.53, 9,743.58 and 3,916.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.53, 9,743.58 and 3,916.71 is: 5,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.53 : 9,743.58 = 3,916.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.53/9,743.58 = 3,916.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.53x = 9,743.58 × 3,916.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.53x = 38,162,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162,777.22/7,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.09

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