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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.16, 9,722.62 and 3,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.16, 9,722.62 and 3,901.35 is: 5,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.16 : 9,722.62 = 3,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.16/9,722.62 = 3,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.16x = 9,722.62 × 3,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.16x = 37,931,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931,294.92/7,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.02

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