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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.53, 9,758.54 and 3,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.53, 9,758.54 and 3,927.71 is: 5,420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.53 : 9,758.54 = 3,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.53/9,758.54 = 3,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.53x = 9,758.54 × 3,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.53x = 38,328,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,328,749.36/7,071.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.15

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