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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,075.71, 9,764.21 and 3,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,075.71, 9,764.21 and 3,932.10 is: 5,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,075.71 : 9,764.21 = 3,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,075.71/9,764.21 = 3,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,075.71x = 9,764.21 × 3,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,075.71x = 38,393,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393,830.48/7,075.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.15

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