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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.74, 9,985.59 and 4,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.74, 9,985.59 and 4,091.74 is: 5,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.74 : 9,985.59 = 4,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.74/9,985.59 = 4,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.74x = 9,985.59 × 4,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.74x = 40,858,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858,438.03/7,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.75

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