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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.32, 9,740.46 and 3,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.32, 9,740.46 and 3,914.80 is: 5,402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.32 : 9,740.46 = 3,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.32/9,740.46 = 3,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.32x = 9,740.46 × 3,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.32x = 38,131,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,131,952.81/7,058.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.41

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