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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.57, 9,717.90 and 4,394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.57, 9,717.90 and 4,394.23 is: 6,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.57 : 9,717.90 = 4,394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.57/9,717.90 = 4,394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.57x = 9,717.90 × 4,394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.57x = 42,702,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,687.72/7,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.07

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