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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.70, 9,761.68 and 3,929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.70, 9,761.68 and 3,929.88 is: 5,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.70 : 9,761.68 = 3,929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.70/9,761.68 = 3,929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.70x = 9,761.68 × 3,929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.70x = 38,362,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362,231.00/7,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.22

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