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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.81, 9,747.57 and 3,919.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.81, 9,747.57 and 3,919.75 is: 5,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.81 : 9,747.57 = 3,919.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.81/9,747.57 = 3,919.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.81x = 9,747.57 × 3,919.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.81x = 38,208,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,208,037.51/7,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.98

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