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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.99, 9,722.08 and 3,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.99, 9,722.08 and 3,901.17 is: 5,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.99 : 9,722.08 = 3,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.99/9,722.08 = 3,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.99x = 9,722.08 × 3,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.99x = 37,927,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927,528.17/7,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.62

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