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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.98, 9,726.51 and 4,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.98, 9,726.51 and 4,063.80 is: 5,608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.98 : 9,726.51 = 4,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.98/9,726.51 = 4,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.98x = 9,726.51 × 4,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.98x = 39,526,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,526,643.05/7,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.22

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