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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.01, 9,722.12 and 3,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.01, 9,722.12 and 3,901.13 is: 5,383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.01 : 9,722.12 = 3,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.01/9,722.12 = 3,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.01x = 9,722.12 × 3,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.01x = 37,927,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927,185.88/7,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.56

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