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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.94, 9,722.88 and 4,020.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.94, 9,722.88 and 4,020.79 is: 5,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.94 : 9,722.88 = 4,020.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.94/9,722.88 = 4,020.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.94x = 9,722.88 × 4,020.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.94x = 39,093,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093,658.68/7,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.18

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