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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.56, 9,721.60 and 3,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.56, 9,721.60 and 3,901.04 is: 5,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.56 : 9,721.60 = 3,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.56/9,721.60 = 3,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.56x = 9,721.60 × 3,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.56x = 37,924,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924,350.46/7,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.49

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