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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.94, 9,727.18 and 4,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.94, 9,727.18 and 4,063.18 is: 5,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.94 : 9,727.18 = 4,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.94/9,727.18 = 4,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.94x = 9,727.18 × 4,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.94x = 39,523,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,523,283.23/7,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.78

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