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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.58, 9,721.74 and 3,901.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.58, 9,721.74 and 3,901.06 is: 5,383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.58 : 9,721.74 = 3,901.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.58/9,721.74 = 3,901.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.58x = 9,721.74 × 3,901.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.58x = 37,925,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925,091.04/7,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.58

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