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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.63, 9,761.81 and 3,930.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.63, 9,761.81 and 3,930.02 is: 5,423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.63 : 9,761.81 = 3,930.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.63/9,761.81 = 3,930.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.63x = 9,761.81 × 3,930.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.63x = 38,364,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364,108.54/7,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.54

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