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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.91, 9,743.99 and 3,874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.91, 9,743.99 and 3,874.14 is: 5,346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.91 : 9,743.99 = 3,874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.91/9,743.99 = 3,874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.91x = 9,743.99 × 3,874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.91x = 37,749,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749,562.05/7,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.28

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