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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.31, 9,744.12 and 3,917.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.31, 9,744.12 and 3,917.25 is: 5,405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.31 : 9,744.12 = 3,917.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.31/9,744.12 = 3,917.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.31x = 9,744.12 × 3,917.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.31x = 38,170,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,170,154.07/7,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.53

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