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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.74, 9,806.31 and 3,961.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.74, 9,806.31 and 3,961.86 is: 5,467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.74 : 9,806.31 = 3,961.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.74/9,806.31 = 3,961.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.74x = 9,806.31 × 3,961.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.74x = 38,851,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851,227.34/7,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.58

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