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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.62, 9,726.50 and 4,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.62, 9,726.50 and 4,064.45 is: 5,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.62 : 9,726.50 = 4,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.62/9,726.50 = 4,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.62x = 9,726.50 × 4,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.62x = 39,532,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532,834.45/7,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.19

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