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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.79, 9,745.72 and 3,917.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.79, 9,745.72 and 3,917.97 is: 5,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.79 : 9,745.72 = 3,917.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.79/9,745.72 = 3,917.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.79x = 9,745.72 × 3,917.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.79x = 38,183,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,183,438.59/7,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.05

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