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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.58, 9,735.44 and 3,867.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.58, 9,735.44 and 3,867.81 is: 5,337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.58 : 9,735.44 = 3,867.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.58/9,735.44 = 3,867.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.58x = 9,735.44 × 3,867.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.58x = 37,654,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654,776.34/7,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.64

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