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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.32, 9,749.64 and 3,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.32, 9,749.64 and 3,921.24 is: 5,411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.32 : 9,749.64 = 3,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.32/9,749.64 = 3,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.32x = 9,749.64 × 3,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.32x = 38,230,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230,678.35/7,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.03

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