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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.89, 9,725.96 and 4,063.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.89, 9,725.96 and 4,063.85 is: 5,608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.89 : 9,725.96 = 4,063.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.89/9,725.96 = 4,063.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.89x = 9,725.96 × 4,063.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.89x = 39,524,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,817.69/7,047.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.04

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