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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.72, 9,748.02 and 3,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.72, 9,748.02 and 3,920.20 is: 5,409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.72 : 9,748.02 = 3,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.72/9,748.02 = 3,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.72x = 9,748.02 × 3,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.72x = 38,214,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214,188.00/7,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.92

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