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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.28, 9,722.46 and 4,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.28, 9,722.46 and 4,061.09 is: 5,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.28 : 9,722.46 = 4,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.28/9,722.46 = 4,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.28x = 9,722.46 × 4,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.28x = 39,483,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483,735.66/7,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.28

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