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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.76, 9,748.32 and 3,920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.76, 9,748.32 and 3,920 is: 5,409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.76 : 9,748.32 = 3,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.76/9,748.32 = 3,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.76x = 9,748.32 × 3,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.76x = 38,213,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213,414.40/7,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.78

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