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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.26, 9,716.78 and 3,854.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.26, 9,716.78 and 3,854.55 is: 5,319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.26 : 9,716.78 = 3,854.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.26/9,716.78 = 3,854.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.26x = 9,716.78 × 3,854.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.26x = 37,453,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453,795.08/7,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.19

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