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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.39, 9,740.81 and 3,914.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.39, 9,740.81 and 3,914.58 is: 5,402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.39 : 9,740.81 = 3,914.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.39/9,740.81 = 3,914.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.39x = 9,740.81 × 3,914.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.39x = 38,131,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,131,149.51/7,058.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.24

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