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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.96, 9,744.29 and 3,917.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.96, 9,744.29 and 3,917.35 is: 5,406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.96 : 9,744.29 = 3,917.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.96/9,744.29 = 3,917.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.96x = 9,744.29 × 3,917.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.96x = 38,171,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171,794.43/7,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.03

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