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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,198.74, 9,934.25 and 4,054.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,198.74, 9,934.25 and 4,054.91 is: 5,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,198.74 : 9,934.25 = 4,054.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,198.74/9,934.25 = 4,054.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,198.74x = 9,934.25 × 4,054.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,198.74x = 40,282,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,282,419.72/7,198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.76

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