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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.84, 9,720.72 and 4,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.84, 9,720.72 and 4,523.20 is: 6,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.84 : 9,720.72 = 4,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.84/9,720.72 = 4,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.84x = 9,720.72 × 4,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.84x = 43,968,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,968,760.70/7,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.70

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