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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.52, 9,744.76 and 3,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.52, 9,744.76 and 3,917.64 is: 5,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.52 : 9,744.76 = 3,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.52/9,744.76 = 3,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.52x = 9,744.76 × 3,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.52x = 38,176,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,461.57/7,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.27

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