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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.45, 9,744.93 and 3,874.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.45, 9,744.93 and 3,874.91 is: 5,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.45 : 9,744.93 = 3,874.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.45/9,744.93 = 3,874.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.45x = 9,744.93 × 3,874.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.45x = 37,760,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760,677.98/7,061.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.44

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