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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.15, 9,748.98 and 3,920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.15, 9,748.98 and 3,920.36 is: 5,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.15 : 9,748.98 = 3,920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.15/9,748.98 = 3,920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.15x = 9,748.98 × 3,920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.15x = 38,219,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,462.49/7,064.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.35

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