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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.44, 9,726.33 and 4,023.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.44, 9,726.33 and 4,023.29 is: 5,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.44 : 9,726.33 = 4,023.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.44/9,726.33 = 4,023.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.44x = 9,726.33 × 4,023.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.44x = 39,131,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131,846.23/7,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.63

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