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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.92, 9,859.44 and 4,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.92, 9,859.44 and 4,349.44 is: 6,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.92 : 9,859.44 = 4,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.92/9,859.44 = 4,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.92x = 9,859.44 × 4,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.92x = 42,883,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883,042.71/7,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.05

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