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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286, 10,054.68 and 3,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286, 10,054.68 and 3,974 is: 5,484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286 : 10,054.68 = 3,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286/10,054.68 = 3,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286x = 10,054.68 × 3,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286x = 39,957,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957,298.32/7,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.12

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