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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.73, 9,722.84 and 4,061.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.73, 9,722.84 and 4,061.69 is: 5,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.73 : 9,722.84 = 4,061.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.73/9,722.84 = 4,061.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.73x = 9,722.84 × 4,061.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.73x = 39,491,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491,123.54/7,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.98

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