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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.55, 9,721.49 and 3,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.55, 9,721.49 and 3,858.14 is: 5,324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.55 : 9,721.49 = 3,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.55/9,721.49 = 3,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.55x = 9,721.49 × 3,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.55x = 37,506,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,506,874.44/7,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.24

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