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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.76, 9,722.10 and 3,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.76, 9,722.10 and 3,901 is: 5,383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.76 : 9,722.10 = 3,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.76/9,722.10 = 3,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.76x = 9,722.10 × 3,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.76x = 37,925,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925,912.10/7,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.56

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