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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.93, 9,817.23 and 3,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.93, 9,817.23 and 3,970.11 is: 5,478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.93 : 9,817.23 = 3,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.93/9,817.23 = 3,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.93x = 9,817.23 × 3,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.93x = 38,975,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975,483.00/7,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.76

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