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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.95, 9,721.94 and 4,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.95, 9,721.94 and 4,250.45 is: 5,865.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.95 : 9,721.94 = 4,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.95/9,721.94 = 4,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.95x = 9,721.94 × 4,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.95x = 41,322,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,322,550.01/7,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.56

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