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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.32, 9,751.29 and 3,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.32, 9,751.29 and 3,922.74 is: 5,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.32 : 9,751.29 = 3,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.32/9,751.29 = 3,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.32x = 9,751.29 × 3,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.32x = 38,251,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251,775.33/7,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.25

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