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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.61, 9,722.12 and 4,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.61, 9,722.12 and 4,061.41 is: 5,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.61 : 9,722.12 = 4,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.61/9,722.12 = 4,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.61x = 9,722.12 × 4,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.61x = 39,485,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485,470.78/7,045.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.27

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