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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.76, 10,845.73 and 3,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.76, 10,845.73 and 3,954.15 is: 5,924.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.76 : 10,845.73 = 3,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.76/10,845.73 = 3,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.76x = 10,845.73 × 3,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.76x = 42,885,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,579.17/7,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.44

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