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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.54, 9,758.13 and 3,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.54, 9,758.13 and 3,927.54 is: 5,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.54 : 9,758.13 = 3,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.54/9,758.13 = 3,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.54x = 9,758.13 × 3,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.54x = 38,325,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,325,445.90/7,071.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.67

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