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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.84, 9,743.52 and 3,916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.84, 9,743.52 and 3,916.96 is: 5,405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.84 : 9,743.52 = 3,916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.84/9,743.52 = 3,916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.84x = 9,743.52 × 3,916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.84x = 38,164,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164,978.10/7,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.16

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