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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.58, 9,754.26 and 3,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.58, 9,754.26 and 3,924.56 is: 5,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.58 : 9,754.26 = 3,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.58/9,754.26 = 3,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.58x = 9,754.26 × 3,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.58x = 38,281,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281,188.29/7,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.68

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