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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.95, 9,722.24 and 3,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.95, 9,722.24 and 3,901.14 is: 5,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.95 : 9,722.24 = 3,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.95/9,722.24 = 3,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.95x = 9,722.24 × 3,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.95x = 37,927,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927,799.85/7,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.69

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