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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.28, 9,741 and 3,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.28, 9,741 and 3,914.40 is: 5,402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.28 : 9,741 = 3,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.28/9,741 = 3,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.28x = 9,741 × 3,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.28x = 38,130,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,130,170.40/7,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.19

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