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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.04, 9,724.74 and 4,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.04, 9,724.74 and 4,061.34 is: 5,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.04 : 9,724.74 = 4,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.04/9,724.74 = 4,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.04x = 9,724.74 × 4,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.04x = 39,495,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,495,475.55/7,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.34

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