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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.59, 9,735.34 and 3,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.59, 9,735.34 and 3,910.78 is: 5,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.59 : 9,735.34 = 3,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.59/9,735.34 = 3,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.59x = 9,735.34 × 3,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.59x = 38,072,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,782.69/7,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.88

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