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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.46, 9,754.66 and 3,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.46, 9,754.66 and 3,881.96 is: 5,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.46 : 9,754.66 = 3,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.46/9,754.66 = 3,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.46x = 9,754.66 × 3,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.46x = 37,867,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,867,229.17/7,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.21

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