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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.53, 9,723.14 and 3,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.53, 9,723.14 and 3,901.72 is: 5,384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.53 : 9,723.14 = 3,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.53/9,723.14 = 3,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.53x = 9,723.14 × 3,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.53x = 37,936,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,969.80/7,045.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.54

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