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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.96, 9,805.62 and 3,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.96, 9,805.62 and 3,961.48 is: 5,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.96 : 9,805.62 = 3,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.96/9,805.62 = 3,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.96x = 9,805.62 × 3,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.96x = 38,844,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,767.52/7,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.51

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