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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.28, 9,761.04 and 3,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.28, 9,761.04 and 3,929.04 is: 5,422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.28 : 9,761.04 = 3,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.28/9,761.04 = 3,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.28x = 9,761.04 × 3,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.28x = 38,351,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,351,516.60/7,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.03

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