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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.06, 9,753.44 and 3,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.06, 9,753.44 and 3,924 is: 5,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.06 : 9,753.44 = 3,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.06/9,753.44 = 3,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.06x = 9,753.44 × 3,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.06x = 38,272,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272,478.94/7,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.85

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