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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.76, 9,749.52 and 3,920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.76, 9,749.52 and 3,920.88 is: 5,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.76 : 9,749.52 = 3,920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.76/9,749.52 = 3,920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.76x = 9,749.52 × 3,920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.76x = 38,226,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226,697.98/7,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.90

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