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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.49, 9,741.11 and 3,914.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.49, 9,741.11 and 3,914.61 is: 5,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.49 : 9,741.11 = 3,914.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.49/9,741.11 = 3,914.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.49x = 9,741.11 × 3,914.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.49x = 38,132,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132,646.62/7,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.38

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