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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.76, 9,722.54 and 4,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.76, 9,722.54 and 4,061.82 is: 5,604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.76 : 9,722.54 = 4,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.76/9,722.54 = 4,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.76x = 9,722.54 × 4,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.76x = 39,491,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,491,254.04/7,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.97

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