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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.38, 9,747.72 and 3,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.38, 9,747.72 and 3,919.50 is: 5,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.38 : 9,747.72 = 3,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.38/9,747.72 = 3,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.38x = 9,747.72 × 3,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.38x = 38,206,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,206,188.54/7,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.05

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