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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.92, 9,720.88 and 4,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.92, 9,720.88 and 4,391.12 is: 6,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.92 : 9,720.88 = 4,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.92/9,720.88 = 4,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.92x = 9,720.88 × 4,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.92x = 42,685,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,685,550.59/7,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.19

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