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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.44, 9,721.23 and 4,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.44, 9,721.23 and 4,060.68 is: 5,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.44 : 9,721.23 = 4,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.44/9,721.23 = 4,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.44x = 9,721.23 × 4,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.44x = 39,474,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,474,804.24/7,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.09

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