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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.34, 9,744.21 and 3,917.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.34, 9,744.21 and 3,917.46 is: 5,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.34 : 9,744.21 = 3,917.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.34/9,744.21 = 3,917.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.34x = 9,744.21 × 3,917.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.34x = 38,172,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,552.91/7,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.85

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