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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.93, 10,860.84 and 3,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.93, 10,860.84 and 3,958.02 is: 5,925.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.93 : 10,860.84 = 3,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.93/10,860.84 = 3,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.93x = 10,860.84 × 3,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.93x = 42,987,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,987,421.94/7,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.27

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