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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.79, 9,744.34 and 3,916.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.79, 9,744.34 and 3,916.97 is: 5,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.79 : 9,744.34 = 3,916.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.79/9,744.34 = 3,916.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.79x = 9,744.34 × 3,916.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.79x = 38,168,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168,302.02/7,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.67

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