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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.64, 9,949.27 and 3,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.64, 9,949.27 and 3,897.64 is: 5,378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.64 : 9,949.27 = 3,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.64/9,949.27 = 3,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.64x = 9,949.27 × 3,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.64x = 38,778,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,778,672.72/7,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,378.73

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