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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.69, 9,742.71 and 3,916.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.69, 9,742.71 and 3,916.90 is: 5,404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.69 : 9,742.71 = 3,916.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.69/9,742.71 = 3,916.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.69x = 9,742.71 × 3,916.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.69x = 38,161,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161,220.80/7,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.74

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