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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.30, 9,722.73 and 4,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.30, 9,722.73 and 4,061.73 is: 5,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.30 : 9,722.73 = 4,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.30/9,722.73 = 4,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.30x = 9,722.73 × 4,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.30x = 39,491,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491,104.12/7,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.31

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