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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.96, 9,726.06 and 4,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.96, 9,726.06 and 4,253.46 is: 5,869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.96 : 9,726.06 = 4,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.96/9,726.06 = 4,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.96x = 9,726.06 × 4,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.96x = 41,369,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369,407.17/7,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.70

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