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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.66, 9,726.38 and 4,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.66, 9,726.38 and 4,064.48 is: 5,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.66 : 9,726.38 = 4,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.66/9,726.38 = 4,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.66x = 9,726.38 × 4,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.66x = 39,532,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532,659.74/7,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.33

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