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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.74, 9,855.12 and 3,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.74, 9,855.12 and 3,954.81 is: 5,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.74 : 9,855.12 = 3,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.74/9,855.12 = 3,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.74x = 9,855.12 × 3,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.74x = 38,975,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975,178.91/7,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.38

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