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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.03, 9,761.09 and 3,929.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.03, 9,761.09 and 3,929.15 is: 5,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.03 : 9,761.09 = 3,929.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.03/9,761.09 = 3,929.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.03x = 9,761.09 × 3,929.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.03x = 38,352,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352,718.32/7,073.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.39

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