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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.28, 10,525.74 and 3,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.28, 10,525.74 and 3,896.68 is: 5,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.28 : 10,525.74 = 3,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.28/10,525.74 = 3,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.28x = 10,525.74 × 3,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.28x = 41,015,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015,440.54/7,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.42

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