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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.54, 9,740.85 and 3,914.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.54, 9,740.85 and 3,914.66 is: 5,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.54 : 9,740.85 = 3,914.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.54/9,740.85 = 3,914.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.54x = 9,740.85 × 3,914.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.54x = 38,132,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132,115.86/7,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.27

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