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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.57, 9,740.15 and 3,914.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.57, 9,740.15 and 3,914.37 is: 5,402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.57 : 9,740.15 = 3,914.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.57/9,740.15 = 3,914.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.57x = 9,740.15 × 3,914.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.57x = 38,126,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126,550.96/7,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.22

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