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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.45, 9,726.42 and 4,023.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.45, 9,726.42 and 4,023.63 is: 5,553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.45 : 9,726.42 = 4,023.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.45/9,726.42 = 4,023.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.45x = 9,726.42 × 4,023.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.45x = 39,135,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135,515.30/7,047.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.15

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