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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.57, 9,746.73 and 3,918.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.57, 9,746.73 and 3,918.83 is: 5,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.57 : 9,746.73 = 3,918.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.57/9,746.73 = 3,918.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.57x = 9,746.73 × 3,918.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.57x = 38,195,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,195,729.19/7,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.19

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