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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.31, 9,746.88 and 3,919.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.31, 9,746.88 and 3,919.25 is: 5,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.31 : 9,746.88 = 3,919.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.31/9,746.88 = 3,919.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.31x = 9,746.88 × 3,919.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.31x = 38,200,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,200,459.44/7,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.29

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