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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.46, 9,744.44 and 3,874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.46, 9,744.44 and 3,874.16 is: 5,346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.46 : 9,744.44 = 3,874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.46/9,744.44 = 3,874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.46x = 9,744.44 × 3,874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.46x = 37,751,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751,451.58/7,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.13

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