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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.35, 9,744.44 and 3,917.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.35, 9,744.44 and 3,917.55 is: 5,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.35 : 9,744.44 = 3,917.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.35/9,744.44 = 3,917.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.35x = 9,744.44 × 3,917.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.35x = 38,174,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174,291.99/7,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.86

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