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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.46, 9,749.28 and 3,920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.46, 9,749.28 and 3,920.46 is: 5,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.46 : 9,749.28 = 3,920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.46/9,749.28 = 3,920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.46x = 9,749.28 × 3,920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.46x = 38,221,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,662.27/7,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.42

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