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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.27, 9,723.62 and 4,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.27, 9,723.62 and 4,062.45 is: 5,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.27 : 9,723.62 = 4,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.27/9,723.62 = 4,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.27x = 9,723.62 × 4,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.27x = 39,501,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,699.76/7,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.25

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