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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.78, 9,722.76 and 3,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.78, 9,722.76 and 3,901.78 is: 5,384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.78 : 9,722.76 = 3,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.78/9,722.76 = 3,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.78x = 9,722.76 × 3,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.78x = 37,936,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,070.51/7,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.23

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