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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.04, 9,740.06 and 3,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.04, 9,740.06 and 3,914.76 is: 5,402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.04 : 9,740.06 = 3,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.04/9,740.06 = 3,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.04x = 9,740.06 × 3,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.04x = 38,129,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,997.29/7,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.35

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