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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.74, 9,761.84 and 3,929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.74, 9,761.84 and 3,929.92 is: 5,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.74 : 9,761.84 = 3,929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.74/9,761.84 = 3,929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.74x = 9,761.84 × 3,929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.74x = 38,363,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363,250.25/7,073.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.33

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