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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.33, 9,722.85 and 3,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.33, 9,722.85 and 3,901.52 is: 5,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.33 : 9,722.85 = 3,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.33/9,722.85 = 3,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.33x = 9,722.85 × 3,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.33x = 37,933,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,893.73/7,045.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.26

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