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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.04, 10,010.74 and 3,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.04, 10,010.74 and 3,942.04 is: 5,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.04 : 10,010.74 = 3,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.04/10,010.74 = 3,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.04x = 10,010.74 × 3,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.04x = 39,462,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,462,737.51/7,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.10

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