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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.66, 9,726.23 and 4,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.66, 9,726.23 and 4,063.70 is: 5,608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.66 : 9,726.23 = 4,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.66/9,726.23 = 4,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.66x = 9,726.23 × 4,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.66x = 39,524,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,411.90/7,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.16

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