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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.98, 9,719.88 and 4,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.98, 9,719.88 and 4,687.52 is: 6,467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.98 : 9,719.88 = 4,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.98/9,719.88 = 4,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.98x = 9,719.88 × 4,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.98x = 45,562,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,562,131.90/7,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,467.32

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