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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.76, 9,740.93 and 3,914.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.76, 9,740.93 and 3,914.88 is: 5,402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.76 : 9,740.93 = 3,914.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.76/9,740.93 = 3,914.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.76x = 9,740.93 × 3,914.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.76x = 38,134,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,134,572.04/7,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.45

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