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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.72, 9,756.18 and 3,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.72, 9,756.18 and 3,925.88 is: 5,417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.72 : 9,756.18 = 3,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.72/9,756.18 = 3,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.72x = 9,756.18 × 3,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.72x = 38,301,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301,591.94/7,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.70

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