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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,074, 9,762.12 and 3,930.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,074, 9,762.12 and 3,930.19 is: 5,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,074 : 9,762.12 = 3,930.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,074/9,762.12 = 3,930.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,074x = 9,762.12 × 3,930.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,074x = 38,366,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,962.00/7,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.66

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