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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.47, 9,722.16 and 3,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.47, 9,722.16 and 3,901.59 is: 5,383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.47 : 9,722.16 = 3,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.47/9,722.16 = 3,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.47x = 9,722.16 × 3,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.47x = 37,931,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,931,882.23/7,045.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.87

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