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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.97, 9,727.46 and 3,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.97, 9,727.46 and 3,862.23 is: 5,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.97 : 9,727.46 = 3,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.97/9,727.46 = 3,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.97x = 9,727.46 × 3,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.97x = 37,569,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569,668.52/7,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.81

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