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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.48, 9,723.02 and 3,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.48, 9,723.02 and 3,901.44 is: 5,384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.48 : 9,723.02 = 3,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.48/9,723.02 = 3,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.48x = 9,723.02 × 3,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.48x = 37,933,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,779.15/7,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.13

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