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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.68, 9,745.22 and 3,874.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.68, 9,745.22 and 3,874.92 is: 5,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.68 : 9,745.22 = 3,874.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.68/9,745.22 = 3,874.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.68x = 9,745.22 × 3,874.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.68x = 37,761,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761,947.88/7,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.45

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