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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.06, 9,971.97 and 3,914.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.06, 9,971.97 and 3,914.06 is: 5,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.06 : 9,971.97 = 3,914.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.06/9,971.97 = 3,914.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.06x = 9,971.97 × 3,914.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.06x = 39,030,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030,899.15/7,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.41

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