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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,071.55, 9,758.55 and 3,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,071.55, 9,758.55 and 3,927.53 is: 5,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,071.55 : 9,758.55 = 3,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,071.55/9,758.55 = 3,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,071.55x = 9,758.55 × 3,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,071.55x = 38,326,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326,997.88/7,071.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.89

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