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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.92, 9,717.32 and 3,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.92, 9,717.32 and 3,854.51 is: 5,318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.92 : 9,717.32 = 3,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.92/9,717.32 = 3,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.92x = 9,717.32 × 3,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.92x = 37,455,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455,439.25/7,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.93

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