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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.98, 9,744.08 and 3,917.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.98, 9,744.08 and 3,917.16 is: 5,405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.98 : 9,744.08 = 3,917.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.98/9,744.08 = 3,917.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.98x = 9,744.08 × 3,917.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.98x = 38,169,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169,120.41/7,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.64

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