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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.87, 9,754.65 and 3,924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.87, 9,754.65 and 3,924.99 is: 5,416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.87 : 9,754.65 = 3,924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.87/9,754.65 = 3,924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.87x = 9,754.65 × 3,924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.87x = 38,286,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,903.70/7,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.27

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