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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.93, 9,722.12 and 3,858.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.93, 9,722.12 and 3,858.17 is: 5,324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.93 : 9,722.12 = 3,858.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.93/9,722.12 = 3,858.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.93x = 9,722.12 × 3,858.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.93x = 37,509,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,509,572.43/7,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.33

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