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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.50, 9,747.63 and 3,920.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.50, 9,747.63 and 3,920.31 is: 5,410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.50 : 9,747.63 = 3,920.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.50/9,747.63 = 3,920.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.50x = 9,747.63 × 3,920.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.50x = 38,213,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213,731.37/7,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.03

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