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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.72, 9,817.38 and 3,969.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.72, 9,817.38 and 3,969.93 is: 5,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.72 : 9,817.38 = 3,969.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.72/9,817.38 = 3,969.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.72x = 9,817.38 × 3,969.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.72x = 38,974,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974,311.38/7,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.75

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