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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.64, 9,722.86 and 3,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.64, 9,722.86 and 3,901.76 is: 5,384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.64 : 9,722.86 = 3,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.64/9,722.86 = 3,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.64x = 9,722.86 × 3,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.64x = 37,936,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,207.86/7,045.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.36

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