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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.87, 9,721.91 and 4,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.87, 9,721.91 and 4,060.69 is: 5,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.87 : 9,721.91 = 4,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.87/9,721.91 = 4,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.87x = 9,721.91 × 4,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.87x = 39,477,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477,662.72/7,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.75

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